Here’s a comforting, classic Wonton Soup recipe—light broth, tender wontons, and full of flavor 🥟🍲
Wonton Soup
Ingredients (makes 4 servings)
For the Wontons:
- 1/2 lb ground pork (or chicken/shrimp mix)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp white or black pepper
- 30–40 wonton wrappers
For the Soup Broth:
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2–3 slices fresh ginger
- 2–3 cloves garlic, smashed (optional)
- 2 tsp soy sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1–2 cups baby spinach, bok choy, or napa cabbage
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions, cilantro, or a few drops of chili oil
Instructions
- Make the filling
In a bowl, combine ground meat, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. - Fill the wontons
- Place ~1 tsp of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper.
- Moisten edges with water, fold in half diagonally to form a triangle, then press edges to seal.
- Optional: bring the two corners of the triangle together and press to form a traditional wonton shape.
- Prepare the broth
- In a pot, bring chicken broth, ginger slices, garlic (if using), soy sauce, and sesame oil to a gentle boil.
- Reduce to a simmer.
- Cook the wontons
- Carefully drop wontons into simmering broth.
- Cook 4–6 minutes until the filling is cooked through and wrappers are tender.
- Add vegetables
- Add spinach, bok choy, or napa cabbage in the last 1–2 minutes of cooking.
- Serve
- Ladle wontons and broth into bowls.
- Garnish with green onions, cilantro, or chili oil if desired.
Tips & Variations
- Make-ahead: Freeze raw wontons on a baking sheet, then transfer to a bag. Cook from frozen (add 1–2 extra minutes).
- Broth flavor: Add a splash of Shaoxing wine or a few dried shiitake mushrooms.
- Protein swap: Shrimp, chicken, or tofu can replace pork.
- Spice option: Add sliced chili or a drizzle of Sriracha for heat.
I can also give a quick 30-minute version using pre-made wontons for a fast weeknight meal. Do you want that shortcut version?
