Here’s a simple, cozy, restaurant-style Wonton Soup you can make at home. You can use store-bought wontons or make your own—both versions are below.
⭐ Classic Wonton Soup
Ingredients (serves 4)
For the broth:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2–3 green onions, sliced
- 2–3 thin slices of fresh ginger
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For the wontons (homemade):
- 20–25 wonton wrappers
- 1/2 pound ground pork (or chicken)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shrimp (optional)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt & pepper
OR use frozen store-bought wontons (10–15).
Instructions
1. Make the wonton filling (skip if using frozen wontons)
- In a bowl, mix ground pork, shrimp (if using), green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add about 1 teaspoon of filling to the center of each wonton wrapper.
- Wet edges with water, fold into a triangle, and pinch to seal.
- Optional: Fold corners inward to create a little “boat” shape.
2. Make the broth
- In a pot, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger slices, and half the green onions.
- Bring to a simmer for 5–10 minutes to infuse flavor.
- Remove ginger slices before serving.
3. Cook the wontons
- Bring broth to a gentle boil.
- Add wontons (fresh or frozen).
- Cook fresh wontons 4–5 minutes or frozen 6–8 minutes, until wrappers become translucent and they float.
4. Serve
- Ladle wontons and broth into bowls.
- Top with the remaining sliced green onions.
- Optional: Add spinach, bok choy, chili oil, or a drizzle of soy sauce.
💡 Tips
- Don’t overcook wontons—they can break apart.
- Add a handful of noodles for wonton noodle soup.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white pepper or a few drops of chili crisp.
If you want, I can give you:
🥢 Chicken & veggie wonton soup
🥢 Spicy Sichuan wonton soup
🥢 10-minute shortcut version (using frozen dumplings + broth)