Description
Wonton Soup is a comforting, flavorful soup that combines delicate wontons with a rich, aromatic broth. Perfect for cozy nights or a simple weeknight dinner, it’s easy to make, adaptable to different fillings, and visually beautiful in presentation. This homemade version is healthier and more flavorful than takeout, allowing you to control ingredients while enjoying a restaurant-style dish at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ground pork or chicken
- 4 oz chopped shrimp (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 20–24 wonton wrappers
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 2 cups bok choy or napa cabbage
- Optional: thinly sliced carrots for color
Instructions
- Mix meat, shrimp, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions for the filling.
- Place 1 tsp of filling in each wonton wrapper, fold, and seal carefully.
- Simmer chicken stock with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and white pepper for 5–10 minutes.
- Cook wontons in simmering broth for 4–5 minutes until floating.
- Add vegetables and cook 2–3 minutes more.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions and a few drops of sesame oil.
Notes
- Avoid overfilling wontons to prevent bursting.
- For added flavor, add a dash of chili oil or a splash of rice wine.
- Broth can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling/Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg