Pork and Water Chestnut Sausage Wontons in Watercress and Shiitake Mushroom Soup

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   To make the wontons, place 1 heaping teaspoon of the sausage in the center of each wonton wrapper.

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   Lightly brush the edges of the wrapper with water, and fold it over corner to corner to make a triangle.

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   Press the edges together with a fork to seal.

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   As the wontons are made, transfer them to a plate.

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   Use right away, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use, within a few hours.

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   To make the soup, combine the broth and shiitake slices in a large saucepan and place over medium-high heat.

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   When the broth just begins to boil, drop in as many wontons as will fit without crowding and cook until they rise to the top, 3 to 4 minutes.

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   With a slotted spoon, transfer the wontons to a plate and repeat with the remaining wontons.

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   When all the wontons are cooked, stir the watercress into the simmering broth and return the wontons to the pan.

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    Reheat gently, then ladle into individual bowls and serve right away.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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