Make-Ahead Pork Wonton Soup

Step 1

In a 4- to 5-qt. Dutch oven heat 1 Tbsp. of the oil over medium-high. Add half of the meat; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly pink in center. Remove from pan. Repeat with another 1 Tbsp. of the oil and remaining meat. Remove from pan.

Step 2

In Dutch oven heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high. Add mushrooms, shallot, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir 5 to 6 minutes or until mushrooms are brown. Remove from heat. Stir in carrots, pea pods, vinegar, and soy sauce. Return meat.

Step 3

Divide meat mixture between two freezer containers or bags. Label and freeze up to 3 months.

Step 4

To serve, thaw one container of meat mixture in refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a 4- to 5-qt. Dutch oven. Add 1 carton of the broth and 1 pkg. of the frozen wonton dumplings. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/4 cup of the green onions. If desired, top servings with wonton crisps.