🥟 Homemade Wonton Soup

🌿 Description

This homemade wonton soup is light, comforting, and packed with fresh flavor. Tender wontons simmer in a fragrant broth infused with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of sesame oil. Inspired by classic Chinese flavors but made cleaner and lighter, this version skips heavy additives and focuses on fresh, wholesome ingredients.

It’s perfect for cozy dinners, meal prep, or when you’re craving takeout but want something healthier and homemade.

🛒 Ingredients

🥟 For the Wontons:

24–30 wonton wrappers
½ lb (250g) ground chicken or shrimp (or lean ground beef)
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp black pepper

🍲 For the Broth:

6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
1–2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp white pepper (optional)
1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Wonton Filling

In a bowl, combine ground chicken (or shrimp), green onion, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.

2️⃣ Fold the Wontons

Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each wrapper.
Wet the edges with water, fold into a triangle, and seal tightly. Bring the two corners together and press to form a classic wonton shape.

3️⃣ Prepare the Broth

In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a gentle simmer. Add ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, mushrooms (if using), and white pepper.

Let simmer for 5–7 minutes to develop flavor.

4️⃣ Cook the Wontons

Drop wontons into the simmering broth. Cook for 4–5 minutes, or until they float and the filling is fully cooked.

5️⃣ Finish the Soup

Add spinach or bok choy and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh green onions.

🌟 Mediterranean-Style Tips

Add a squeeze of fresh lemon for brightness.
Use olive oil instead of sesame oil for a subtle Mediterranean twist.
Add chopped fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.
Stir in a small splash of rice vinegar for extra depth.

🍽 Serving Ideas

Serve with a side cucumber salad.
Pair with brown rice for a heartier meal.
Add chili oil if you like a little heat.

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I make this soup ahead of time?

Yes! Store broth and wontons separately for best texture. Assemble and reheat when ready to serve.

Q: Can I freeze wontons?

Absolutely! Freeze uncooked wontons on a tray, then transfer to a bag. Cook directly from frozen — just add 1–2 extra minutes.

Q: Can I make this vegetarian?

Yes! Use vegetable broth and fill wontons with mushrooms, tofu, shredded cabbage, and carrots.

Q: How do I keep wontons from breaking?

Make sure they are sealed tightly and avoid boiling too aggressively — keep broth at a gentle simmer.

Q: Is this diabetic-friendly?

It can be! Use lean protein, low-sodium broth, and control portion size. You can also reduce the number of wontons and increase veggies.