Chinese New Year Wonton Soup

1

Mince 3/4 cup of mushrooms.

2

Slice the rest.

3

Saute' ham in oil, drain on paper towel.

4

Set aside 6 shrimp and finely chop the rest.

5

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

6

Mix to a paste consistency.

7

Place mixture in the middle of the wonton skin.

8

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

9

Bring one end over to form a triangle.

10

Seal edges.

11

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

12

Moisten 1 end, pinch firmly.

13

Bring chicken broth to a boil.

14

Add wontons, sliced mushrooms, green onions.

15

Simmer 10 minutes.

16

Add reserved 6 shrimp and spinach.

17

Cook until spinach wilts.

18

Top with ham strips.