Wonton soup is pure comfort in a bowl—delicate dumplings bobbing in a warm, savory broth that soothes from the inside out. Each wonton is a little pouch of joy, filled with seasoned meat and gently simmered until tender.
Whether you’re feeling under the weather or just craving a cozy meal, this recipe brings homemade warmth to your table.
⏱ Prep Time 25 minutes ｜ 🔥 Cook Time 15 minutes ｜ 🍽 Servings 4 ｜ 🌱 Difficulty Level Medium ｜ 📦 Storage Tips Store broth and wontons separately in fridge for up to 3 days
Ingredients List
For the Wontons:
- 1/2 lb (225g) ground pork or chicken
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 20–25 wonton wrappers
- Water (for sealing)
For the Broth:
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves (smashed)
- 1 slice fresh ginger
- Optional: Bok choy or spinach for greens
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
Make the filling: In a bowl, mix pork (or chicken), green onions, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic until well combined.
Assemble the wontons:
- Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each wrapper.
- Moisten edges with water, fold into a triangle, press to seal, and fold corners inward (like a hug).
Simmer the broth:
- In a pot, combine broth, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove garlic and ginger slices.
Cook the wontons:
- Bring a separate pot of water to a gentle boil.
- Drop in wontons and cook for 3–4 minutes, or until they float and are fully cooked.
Serve it up:
- Add cooked wontons to serving bowls.
- Pour hot broth over and add greens if using.
- Garnish with chopped green onions.
Recipe Notes / Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the pot—boil wontons in batches if needed.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of white pepper or chili oil before serving.
- Freeze extra uncooked wontons for quick meals later.
Nutrition Info (per serving, approx.)
- Calories: 290
- Carbs: 24g
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 18g
- Sodium: 750mg
FAQs
- Q: Can I freeze the wontons?
A: Yes! Freeze on a tray first, then transfer to a bag—boil from frozen when needed. - Q: Can I use store-bought wontons?
A: Definitely. Just skip the filling step and follow cooking instructions on the package. - Q: What veggies go well with this?
A: Bok choy, napa cabbage, spinach, or shredded carrots are all great add-ins.
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