Here’s a cozy, flavorful Wonton Soup recipe with tender homemade wontons and a light, aromatic broth. You can make it simple or elevate it with extra veggies and toppings.
🥟🍜 Wonton Soup (Classic Chinese-Style)
Ingredients (4 servings)
For the Wontons
- 1 pkg wonton wrappers
- ½ lb ground pork (or chicken/shrimp)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp white or black pepper
For the Broth
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1–2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1–2 slices fresh ginger
- 2 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Optional: bok choy, spinach, mushrooms
To Serve
- Sliced green onions
- Chili oil or chili crisp (optional)
- A few drops sesame oil
Instructions
1. Make the wonton filling
In a bowl combine:
- Ground pork/chicken
- Green onions
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Salt & pepper
Mix well until sticky and combined.
2. Wrap the wontons
- Place 1 tsp filling in the center of each wrapper.
- Wet the edges with water.
- Fold into a triangle, pressing to seal.
- Bring the two bottom corners together and pinch.
(They don’t have to be perfect—just sealed.)
3. Make the broth
- In a pot, bring chicken broth to a simmer.
- Add soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger slices, and green onions.
- Simmer 5–10 minutes to infuse flavor.
- Remove ginger slices before serving.
4. Cook the wontons
- Bring a separate pot of water to a gentle boil.
- Add wontons and cook 4–6 minutes, until they float and meat is cooked.
(Or cook directly in the broth if you prefer—just avoid clouding the soup.)
5. Assemble the soup
- Add cooked wontons to serving bowls.
- Ladle hot broth over the top.
- Add optional veggies, green onions, and chili oil.
⭐ Tips & Variations
Add veggies
- Baby bok choy
- Napa cabbage
- Spinach
- Snow peas
Make it shrimp wonton
Use minced raw shrimp instead of pork or combine pork + shrimp.
Freezer-friendly
Freeze uncooked wontons on a tray, then store in a bag for easy weeknight soup.
More depth in broth
Add:
- A splash of rice vinegar
- A bit of white pepper
- A few drops of fish sauce
If you want, I can give you:
🥟 Shrimp wonton version
🍜 Spicy wonton soup (Chili oil style)
🍄 Vegetarian wonton soup
⏱️ 20-minute quick version
