Wonton Soup – Recipe

Absolutely! 🥟 Wonton Soup is a classic Chinese comfort dish — delicate dumplings filled with seasoned meat floating in a light, savory broth. It’s cozy, flavorful, and surprisingly simple to make at home.

Here’s a beginner-friendly recipe that tastes like it came from your favorite takeout spot!

🥟 Easy Wonton Soup Recipe

🛒 Ingredients:

For the Wontons:

1/2 lb (225g) ground pork (or chicken/shrimp)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 tsp cornstarch
Salt and pepper to taste
25–30 wonton wrappers (store-bought)

For the Broth:

4 cups chicken broth (preferably low-sodium)
1–2 cups water (to taste)
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
2–3 slices fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, smashed
Optional: a few bok choy leaves, mushrooms, or sliced green onion for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the Wonton Filling:

In a bowl, combine pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, green onion, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
Mix until everything is well combined (but don’t overwork it).

2. Assemble the Wontons:

Place 1 tsp of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper.
Moisten the edges with water, fold into a triangle, press edges to seal.
(Optional: fold the corners together to form a “boat” shape — traditional wonton fold.)

💡 Tip: Keep wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.

3. Make the Broth:

In a pot, combine chicken broth, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
Bring to a gentle simmer for 10–15 minutes.
Remove garlic and ginger slices before adding wontons.

4. Cook the Wontons:

Drop the wontons into the simmering broth.
Cook for 4–6 minutes, or until the wontons float and the meat inside is fully cooked.

5. Add Greens (Optional):

Toss in some bok choy, spinach, or mushrooms during the last 2 minutes of cooking.

6. Serve:

Ladle broth and wontons into bowls.
Garnish with green onions, a drizzle of sesame oil, or chili crisp if desired.

🔄 Variations:

Vegetarian: Use a mushroom or tofu filling.
Spicy: Add chili oil or sriracha to the broth.
Meal prep: Freeze uncooked wontons in a single layer, then store in a zip-top bag.