Comforting Homemade Wonton Soup
A nostalgic and comforting homemade wonton soup featuring tender pork-filled wontons in a flavorful chicken broth with fresh vegetables and aromatic ginger and garlic.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground pork (fresh, lean)
- 3 stalks green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- About 40 wonton wrappers (square, refrigerated)
- Cold water (for sealing wontons)
- 6 cups chicken broth (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms (optional)
- 1 cup sliced baby bok choy or napa cabbage
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for broth)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (for broth)
- Salt and white pepper to taste (for broth)
- Chopped green onions and fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, chopped green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Mix well until fully combined, about 5 minutes.
- Assemble the wontons: Lay out wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each wrapper. Dip your finger in cold water and moisten the edges. Fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle, pressing edges firmly to seal. Bring the two corners of the triangle together and pinch to secure.
- Prepare the broth: In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a gentle boil. Add sliced shiitake mushrooms, baby bok choy or napa cabbage, soy sauce, and grated ginger. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Adjust salt and white pepper to taste.
- Cook the wontons: Carefully drop wontons into simmering broth in batches. Cook for 4–5 minutes or until wontons float and filling is cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to remove and set aside in warmed bowls.
- Serve: Ladle hot broth over wontons in bowls. Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
If filling feels too loose, refrigerate for 10 minutes before wrapping to firm up. Do not overcrowd pot when cooking wontons to prevent sticking. Use a gentle simmer to avoid breaking wontons. Fresh garnishes like green onions and cilantro enhance flavor. For gluten-free, use gluten-free wrappers and tamari instead of soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 bowl (1/6 of
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 20
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