Wonton Soup with Minced Pork and Shiitake

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Clear broth filled with delicate pork-wonton pockets and tender shiitake mushrooms, a comforting Cantonese staple. This chinese-inspired asian ready in about 35 minutes pairs wonton wrappers, ground pork, thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 285 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 285 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Mix 8 oz ground pork with 4 oz sliced shiitake mushrooms, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1 tbsp soy sauce; refrigerate 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Place 1 tsp filling in the center of each wonton wrapper, fold into triangles, and seal edges with water.
  3. Step 3: Bring 4 cups chicken stock to a gentle simmer in a pot; add wontons and cook for 4 minutes until they float and filling is cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Remove wontons with a slotted spoon, ladle soup into bowls, and garnish with extra ginger shreds.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Wonton Soup with Minced Pork and Shiitake take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (25 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Wonton Soup with Minced Pork and Shiitake?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep wonton wrappers from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Wonton Soup with Minced Pork and Shiitake?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Wonton Soup with Minced Pork and Shiitake for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Wonton Soup with Minced Pork and Shiitake?

Chinese asian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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