Fried Shrimp Won Ton Soup with Smoked Ham Recipe

Name: Fried Shrimp Won Ton Soup with Smoked Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 36 each wonton wrappers shrimp; 8 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon soy sauce, light; 2 tablespoons sherry dry; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; ⅓ cup cornstarch; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 each egg whites; 2 each scallions, spring or green onions minced; 3 tablespoons cilantro minced; 2 tablespoons ham minced

Servings: persons

36 each wonton wrappers shrimp
8 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce, light
2 tablespoons sherry dry
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
⅓ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 each egg whites
2 each scallions, spring or green onions minced
3 tablespoons cilantro minced
2 tablespoons ham minced

1
Preheat a wok or deep saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
2
Add at least 2 inches oil.
3
Deep-fry the won ton in batches, without crowding and turning occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
4
Remove with a skimmer, drain on paper towels.
5
Put won tons in a shallow 3-quart soup tureen.
6
Bring chicken stock, soy sauce, sherry and white pepper to a boil in a large stockpot.
7
Stir in cornstarch mixture and cook until soup thickens, about 15 seconds.
8
Fold in sesame oil.
9
Remove stockpot from heat.
10
Lightly beat the egg whites just to break them up a bit.
11
Stir soup in a circular motion while slowly and in a steady stream pouring in the egg whites.
12
The whites should set within seconds into a lacy pattern.
13
Pour soup over won tons, garnish with chopped onions, cilantro and Smithfield ham.
14
Serve hot.

1843

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

374

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 36 each wonton wrappers shrimp, 8 cups chicken broth, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, light, 2 tablespoons sherry dry, and more.

Yes, Fried Shrimp Won Ton Soup with Smoked Ham falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Shrimp Won Ton Soup with Smoked Ham

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