Chinese New Year Wonton Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb mushroom
• 1/4 lb sliced ham
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/4 lb small shrimp
• 1/2 cup minced green onion
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 12 wonton skins
• 2 green onions, diagonally cut in 1 inch pieces
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 lb fresh spinach, trimmed,washed,drained,cut in thin strips

Directions

1. 1

   Mince 3/4 cup of mushrooms.

2. 2

   Slice the rest.

3. 3

   Saute' ham in oil, drain on paper towel.

4. 4

   Set aside 6 shrimp and finely chop the rest.

5. 5

   Add minced mushrooms, onions, and soy sauce to the chopped shrimp.

6. 6

   Mix to a paste consistency.

7. 7

   Place mixture in the middle of the wonton skin.

8. 8

   Brush water on 2 borders of the skin, covering 1/4" from the edge.

9. 9

   Bring one end over to form a triangle.

10. 10

    Seal edges.

11. 11

    Pull the other 2 ends together to meet and overlap under filling.

12. 12

    Moisten 1 end, pinch firmly.

13. 13

    Bring chicken broth to a boil.

14. 14

    Add wontons, sliced mushrooms, green onions.

15. 15

    Simmer 10 minutes.

16. 16

    Add reserved 6 shrimp and spinach.

17. 17

    Cook until spinach wilts.

18. 18

    Top with ham strips.