🥟 Classic Wonton Soup Recipe
This Wonton Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish featuring delicate wontons in a savory broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner or appetizer. 🍲
Ingredients
For the Wontons
- 1 package Wonton wrappers
- 1/2 lb Ground pork (or chicken/shrimp)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 2 green Onions, finely chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Soup Broth
- 6 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cloves Garlic, smashed
- 1-inch piece Ginger, sliced
- 2 tsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- Optional: bok choy, mushrooms, or green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. Make the Wonton Filling
- In a bowl, combine ground pork, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
2. Fill the Wontons
- Place about 1 tsp of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper.
- Moisten edges with water and fold into triangles or a desired shape, sealing tightly.
3. Prepare the Broth
- In a pot, bring chicken broth, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5–10 minutes to infuse flavors.
4. Cook the Wontons
- Gently drop wontons into the simmering broth.
- Cook for 3–5 minutes until they float and the filling is fully cooked.
5. Serve
- Remove the garlic and ginger slices if desired.
- Ladle soup into bowls with wontons, and garnish with bok choy, mushrooms, or sliced green onions.
- Serve hot.
💡 Tips
- Wontons can be frozen uncooked for up to 2 months; cook directly from frozen, adding 1–2 extra minutes to cooking time.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth or add a splash of rice wine.
- Pair with soy sauce, chili oil, or sesame seeds for extra flavor.
I can also make a super quick 15-minute wonton soup version using pre-made dumplings if you want a faster weeknight option.
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