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Wonton Soup

Wonton soup is a comforting and flavorful Chinese dish featuring delicate dumplings filled with seasoned meat, served in a savory broth. This recipe is perfect for a cozy meal or as a starter for a larger feast.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 People
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 cooking spoon
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 rolling pin
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 slotted spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ground pork (or chicken)
  • 1/4 cup minced shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 package wonton wrappers (about 50 pieces)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine or sherry
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Sliced green onions for garnishing
  • Fresh cilantro (optional) for garnishing
  • Chili oil (optional) for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, minced shrimp, green onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
  • Take a wonton wrapper and place 1 teaspoon of the filling in the center. Moisten the edges with a little water, then fold the wrapper in half to create a triangle, pressing to seal. Fold the two top corners over the center to create a shape resembling a flower. Repeat until all filling is used.
  • In a large pot, combine the chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine, salt, and pepper to the pot, stirring to combine.
  • Carefully drop the wontons into the simmering broth. Cook for about 6-8 minutes or until wontons float to the surface and are cooked through.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring each serving has wontons and broth.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and cilantro if desired. Drizzle with chili oil for extra heat, if preferred.

Notes

You can freeze any leftover wontons for later use. Just place them on a baking sheet to freeze, then transfer to a zip-lock bag.
Adjust the filling ingredients based on your preference; you can use beef, tofu, or even mushrooms for a vegetarian version.