Wonton soup

Here’s a classic, comforting Wonton Soup recipe with clear directions 🍜

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Wonton Soup (Detailed Recipe)

Serves

4 people

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Ingredients

Wontons

• 30–35 wonton wrappers

• ½ lb (225 g) ground pork (or ground chicken/shrimp)

• 2 green onions, finely chopped

• 1 tsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp grated ginger

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• ¼ tsp white or black pepper

Soup Broth

• 6 cups chicken broth

• 1–2 tsp soy sauce (to taste)

• ½ tsp sesame oil

• 1 slice fresh ginger

• 1–2 green onions (cut into large pieces)

Optional Garnishes

• Chopped green onions

• Bok choy or spinach

• Mushrooms

• Chili oil (optional)

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Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Make the Wonton Filling

1. In a bowl, combine:

   • Ground pork

   • Green onions

   • Soy sauce

   • Sesame oil

   • Ginger

   • Garlic

   • Pepper

2. Mix until well combined but not overworked.

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Step 2: Fill and Fold Wontons

1. Place 1 wonton wrapper on a clean surface.

2. Spoon 1 teaspoon filling into the center.

3. Dip your finger in water and moisten the edges.

4. Fold into a triangle, press to seal.

5. Bring the two corners together and press to seal.

6. Repeat with remaining wrappers.

(Keep covered with a damp towel so they don’t dry out.)

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Step 3: Prepare the Broth

1. In a pot, bring chicken broth to a gentle boil.

2. Add:

   • Soy sauce

   • Sesame oil

   • Ginger slice

   • Green onion pieces

3. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, then remove ginger and onion pieces.

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Step 4: Cook the Wontons

1. Gently add wontons to the simmering broth.

2. Cook for 3–5 minutes, until wontons float and filling is fully cooked.

3. Add vegetables (if using) and cook 1–2 more minutes.

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Step 5: Serve

• Ladle soup and wontons into bowls.

• Garnish with chopped green onions and chili oil if desired.

• Serve hot.

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Tips

• Do not overcrowd the pot—cook in batches if needed

• You can freeze uncooked wontons for later use

• Shrimp can replace pork for a lighter flavor