Graduation and Wonton Soup

The past two weeks have been extremely busy here in Auburn.  Most of you who read this blog know this, but I'm graduating with my Master in Public Administration degree this Friday and I'll be heading to Washington, D.C. in June for an internship.  I work two jobs in Auburn in addition to being a full time student, so there has been quite of bit of work to wrap up in the last few weeks before I graduate and leave town.  


This wonton soup was a little different than wonton soup I have had in the past.  I think I would probably call this dumpling soup rather than wonton soup.  Regardless of what you think it should be called, it was delicious.  Assembling the dumplings was a little time consuming, but I had some fantastic help from a dear friend.  We did about 1/4 veggie dumplings and 3/4 meat dumplings and just folded them differently.  All in all, this is a meal that I can definitely see myself making again.

Asian Noodle Soup

I love soup.  I especially love soup that's quick and easy, which you don't see too often.  I also adore Asian food but I find that what I can make at home never measures up to what you get at a decent Chinese restaurant but that is not the case with this soup.  The flavors that the spices lend to the chicken broth really make the dish.  Try them all the first time you make this - I promise you won't be disappointed.  I don't really like star anise or too much ginger but they really work together well here.  Obviously, you can substitute the vegetables to suit your preference and just swapping the chicken broth for vegetable broth makes this dish vegetarian and vegan!