Here’s a classic, comforting Wonton Soup 🍜—light broth, tender wontons, and that cozy takeout-at-home vibe.
🍜 Classic Wonton Soup
⏱ Time
- Prep: 25 minutes
- Cook: 10 minutes
- Serves: 4
Ingredients
Wontons
- 30–40 wonton wrappers
- ½ lb (225 g) ground pork (or shrimp, or a mix)
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp white pepper
Broth
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1–2 slices fresh ginger
- 1 green onion, halved
Garnish
- Chopped green onions
- Optional: bok choy, napa cabbage, or spinach
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the filling
- Mix pork, green onion, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper until sticky
2️⃣ Fill the wontons
- Place 1 tsp filling in center of wrapper
- Moisten edges with water
- Fold into triangle, seal, then bring corners together
- Keep covered with damp towel
3️⃣ Prepare the broth
- Bring broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and green onion to a gentle boil
- Simmer 5 minutes
4️⃣ Cook wontons
- Drop wontons into simmering broth
- Cook 3–5 minutes until they float and are cooked through
5️⃣ Serve
- Remove ginger and onion pieces
- Ladle soup into bowls
- Garnish with green onions and greens
🌟 Tips for Restaurant-Style Soup
✔ Don’t overfill wontons
✔ Stir gently to avoid breaking wrappers
✔ Taste broth and adjust salt before serving
🔄 Variations
- Shrimp wonton soup: Use chopped shrimp
- Spicy: Add chili oil or white pepper
- Vegetable wontons: Use mushrooms, tofu, and chives
If you want, I can also share:
- A 15-minute shortcut version
- A freezer-friendly wonton batch method
- A clear Cantonese-style broth
- A crispy fried wonton pairing
Just tell me 😊
