Description
Homemade Wonton Soup is a comforting classic featuring tender pork-filled wontons simmered in a flavorful chicken broth with fresh vegetables. It’s surprisingly easy to make from scratch and perfect for a cozy lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
For the Wontons
- 30 wonton wrappers
- 8 ounces (225 g) ground pork
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Soup
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 2 cups baby bok choy, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, finely chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, white pepper, and cornstarch until well mixed to create the wonton filling.
- Fill the wontons: Place about 1 teaspoon of the pork filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Lightly moisten the edges with water, fold into a triangle, press to seal, then bring the two corners together and pinch to form a traditional wonton shape.
- Cook wontons: Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil. Carefully add the wontons and cook for 3–4 minutes, or until they float to the surface and the filling is fully cooked. Remove the wontons using a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Prepare the soup base: In another pot, heat the chicken broth along with soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Bring the broth to a gentle simmer.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes. Then add the chopped baby bok choy and continue simmering for another 2–3 minutes until the vegetables are just tender.
- Combine wontons and soup: Add the cooked wontons into the simmering soup and heat together for 1 minute to meld flavors.
- Season and serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Freeze uncooked wontons on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- Cook frozen wontons directly from frozen, adding 1–2 extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Ground chicken or shrimp can be substituted for the pork filling.
- Add spinach, napa cabbage, or carrots to the soup for additional vegetables.
- A drizzle of chili oil adds a spicy kick to the soup.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
