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Chinese Dumpling Soup
These tasty dumplings come together in minutes by taking advantage of store-bought wonton wrappers and ground meat. The addition of star anise, fresh cilantro, and green onions transforms canned or homemade chicken broth into a flavorful, intriguing soup base for the Asian inspired dumplings.
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 pound ground turkey, chicken, or pork
green onions, minced
tablespoons minced cilantro
tablespoons minced gingerroot
tablespoons soy sauce
teaspoon salt
tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
thin wonton wrappers
quarts chicken broth
whole star anise
Cilantro for garnish
Sliced green onions for garnish
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, onion, cilantro, ginger, soy sauce, salt, and if desired, cornstarch. To mix, cut into the turkey with the edge of a large spoon or spatula until ingredients are just mixed. Do not over mix.
  2. Arrange 6 to 8 wonton wrappers on a cutting board or large plate. Place 1 teaspoon of the filling, or slightly less, in the center of each wrapper.
  3. Fill a small cup with water. Moisten the outside edges of wrappers. Pull the edges of each wrapper up toward the center and press together to make a tight seal. Continue with the remaining wrappers.
  4. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth and star anise to a boil. Add the dumplings. Return to a gentle boil and cook 3 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink. Stir in cilantro and green onions. Serve immediately. Pass additional soy sauce at the table.

    Makes 4 to 6 servings as lunch or supper; 8 to 12 as a first course

NOTES:

  • Cornstarch tenderizes the meat; we recommend using it.
  • Wonton wrappers (or skins) are a refrigerated product sold in Asian markets and in the produce section of many grocery stores. They are typically 3-1/2-inches square, and come in 1-pound packages of 60 to 90 wrappers, depending on thickness. Use thin wrappers for this recipe. Unused wrappers may be frozen to use another time
  • To freeze uncooked dumplings: Arrange dumplings on a tray lined with wax paper and freeze until firm. Transfer dumplings to a plastic freezer bag; seal tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. To cook, add frozen dumplings to boiling broth and boil for 5 to 6 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink.