🥟 Wonton Soup
A comforting and flavorful soup filled with delicate dumplings and a light savory broth. Wonton Soup is a classic Chinese dish loved for its warm, soothing taste and simple ingredients.
📝 Description
Wonton Soup features tender dumplings filled with seasoned meat, usually pork or chicken, gently simmered in a fragrant broth with garlic, ginger, and green onions. The wontons become soft and silky while the broth stays light yet rich in flavor.
It’s perfect as a starter, light meal, or cozy comfort food on chilly days.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Wontons
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200 g ground pork or chicken
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1 teaspoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon grated ginger
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
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20–25 wonton wrappers
For the Soup
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 teaspoon soy sauce
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½ teaspoon sesame oil
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1 small piece ginger, sliced
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1 clove garlic, crushed
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1 cup bok choy or spinach (optional)
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2 green onions, sliced
👩🍳 Instructions
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Prepare the filling
In a bowl mix ground pork or chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and green onions. -
Assemble the wontons
Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold into a triangle, and press to seal. Bring the corners together to form a classic wonton shape. -
Prepare the broth
In a pot bring chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic to a gentle boil. -
Cook the wontons
Add wontons to the simmering broth and cook for 4–5 minutes until they float and the filling is cooked through. -
Add vegetables
Stir in bok choy or spinach and cook for another 1–2 minutes. -
Serve
Ladle soup and wontons into bowls and garnish with green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Enjoy wonton soup with:
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Steamed rice
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Fried rice
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Stir-fried vegetables
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Chili oil or soy sauce
💡 Tips
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Keep wonton wrappers covered with a damp towel while folding so they don’t dry out.
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You can freeze uncooked wontons for up to 2 months.
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Add shrimp or mushrooms to the filling for extra flavor.
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make wonton soup vegetarian?
Yes. Use a filling made with mushrooms, tofu, cabbage, and carrots.
Q: How do I store leftovers?
Store the broth and wontons separately if possible and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Q: Can I use store-bought frozen wontons?
Absolutely. Just add them directly to the simmering broth and cook according to package instructions.
Q: Why do wontons float when cooked?
They float once the filling is fully cooked and the wrapper becomes light and tender.
✨ Tip: A small spoon of chili oil or chili crisp adds a delicious spicy kick to the soup.
