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Balance's Wonton Soup

Wonton Ingredients:

4oz Boneless Skinless Organic Chicken Breast

.5 tbsp Fresh Garlic Finely Chopped

To Taste Salt and Pepper

2 tbsp Finely Chopped Scallions

6 – 8 Wonton Skins

1 Organic Free-Range Eggs (Scrambled, Raw)

Soup Ingredients:

10 cups Home-Made (or Store Bought) Chicken Broth

4 oz Water Chestnuts

4 oz Bamboo Shoots

4 oz Fresh Carrots (Matchstick Sized Julienne)

2 tbsp Mushrooms (Your Choice!)

6 – 8 Scallions (For Garnish)

To make the Chicken Wontons, start by finely chopping the chicken, garlic, and scallions together into a paste-like consistency, and season to taste. Add a small amount of the mixture to a wonton skin and fold on the diagonal. Seal together with egg-wash. Par-cook in boiling water for 8-10 minutes.

To make the soup, start off with the chicken broth of your choice, and bring to a simmer. Add all vegetables and pre-cooked wontons and cook for 2-3 minutes. Portion into a bowl with 1-2 wontons per person, and garnish with freshly sliced scallions.