Here’s a classic Wonton Soup recipe—warm, savory, and filled with delicate dumplings in a flavorful broth. It’s easier to make at home than you might think!
🥟 Homemade Wonton Soup
🧾 Ingredients:
For the Wontons:
- 1/2 lb ground pork (or ground chicken/shrimp)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp white pepper (or black pepper)
- 20–30 wonton wrappers
For the Broth:
- 6 cups chicken broth (low sodium recommended)
- 1–2 slices fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Optional: bok choy, spinach, mushrooms, or carrots
Garnish:
- Green onions, chopped
- Chili oil or sriracha (optional)
- Fresh cilantro
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the Wonton Filling:
In a bowl, combine ground meat, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, green onion, sugar, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Assemble the Wontons:
- Place 1 tsp filling in the center of a wrapper.
- Moisten edges with water.
- Fold into a triangle or envelope shape, pressing to seal tightly.
- Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
3. Make the Broth:
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth, ginger slices, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Add optional veggies and simmer until just tender (5–7 mins).
4. Cook the Wontons:
- Bring a separate pot of water to a boil.
- Gently drop in wontons (8–10 at a time); cook 4–5 minutes, until they float and filling is cooked through.
- Transfer with a slotted spoon into serving bowls.
5. Assemble the Soup:
- Pour hot broth and vegetables over wontons in each bowl.
- Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and chili oil if desired.
🍽️ Tips:
- Wontons freeze well! Freeze on a tray, then store in a zip-top bag for later use.
- Try using shrimp & pork mix for a more traditional flavor.