Ah, wonton soup—comfort in a bowl! Light, flavorful broth with delicate dumplings that melt in your mouth. Here’s a solid, step-by-step method for making classic wonton soup at home:
Ingredients (serves 4)
For the Wontons:
- 1/2 lb (225 g) ground pork (or chicken/shrimp, or a mix)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper (optional)
- 20–25 wonton wrappers
For the Soup Broth:
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2–3 slices ginger
- 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tsp soy sauce (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- A few drops of sesame oil for flavor
Optional Garnishes:
- Chopped green onions
- Baby spinach or bok choy
- A few drops of chili oil
Instructions
1. Make the Wonton Filling:
- In a bowl, combine ground pork, chopped green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Wrap the Wontons:
- Place ~1 tsp of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper.
- Moisten the edges with water.
- Fold the wrapper into a triangle or bring corners together to form a classic wonton shape. Seal tightly.
3. Prepare the Broth:
- In a pot, bring stock, ginger slices, and green onion pieces to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove ginger and onion pieces if you prefer a clear broth.
- Season with salt, soy sauce, and a few drops of sesame oil.
4. Cook the Wontons:
- Gently add wontons to simmering broth.
- Cook 4–5 minutes until the filling is fully cooked and the wrappers are tender.
5. Serve:
- Ladle soup into bowls with wontons.
- Add baby spinach or bok choy if using.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil or chili oil.
💡 Pro Tips:
- Don’t overcrowd the pot when cooking wontons; they can stick together.
- For a richer flavor, simmer the broth longer with ginger and scallions before removing them.
- Wontons can also be made ahead and frozen; just cook from frozen in simmering broth for an extra minute or two.
If you want, I can give a shortcut 30-minute version with store-bought wontons that tastes just as good as homemade—perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Do you want that version?
