Hereβs a warm, comforting Pork Wonton Soup recipe β tender pork-filled wontons in a flavorful, aromatic broth. Itβs cozy, light, and surprisingly easy to make at home!
π₯ Pork Wonton Soup
β Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Wontons
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (optional but great)
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Β½ tsp salt
- ΒΌ tsp black pepper
- 1 egg (optional β helps bind)
- 1 pack wonton wrappers
For the Broth
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1β2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or mirin
- 1-inch piece ginger, sliced
- 2β3 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- Optional add-ins:
- Mushrooms
- Baby bok choy
- Spinach
- Thinly sliced carrots
For Serving
- Extra green onions
- Chili crisp or chili oil
- Sesame seeds
π©βπ³ Instructions
1. Make the filling
In a bowl, combine:
- Ground pork
- Green onions
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Vinegar
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Salt & pepper
- Egg (optional)
Mix gently until well combined.
2. Wrap the wontons
- Place 1β2 teaspoons of filling in the center of each wrapper.
- Dip your finger in water and wet the edges.
- Fold into a triangle, pressing to seal.
- Bring the two opposite corners together and pinch to seal (optional traditional shape).
Tip: Keep wrappers covered with a damp towel so they donβt dry out.
3. Make the broth
- In a pot, bring chicken broth to a simmer.
- Add soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger slices, green onion pieces, and vinegar.
- Let gently simmer 10 minutes for flavor.
- Remove ginger and onion pieces if desired.
4. Cook the wontons
- Add fresh wontons directly to the broth.
- Cook 3β5 minutes until they float and pork is fully cooked.
- Add bok choy or spinach during the last 1β2 minutes if using.
5. Serve
Ladle soup into bowls with:
- Extra green onions
- A drizzle of chili oil
- Sesame seeds
β Tips & Variations
Freeze for later
- Make extra wontons and freeze them on a tray.
- Once frozen, store in a bag β cook straight from frozen (add 2 minutes).
Extra Flavor Boost
Add to broth:
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- A splash of fish sauce
- Garlic chili sauce
Other Fillings
Swap pork with:
- Shrimp or pork/shrimp combo
- Ground chicken
- Ground turkey
If you want, I can also give you:
π Spicy Sichuan wonton soup
π₯ Crispy fried wontons
π² Creamy coconut wonton soup
Just tell me!