Description
Wonton Soup is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort in every bowl. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender pork and shrimp dumplings immersed in a fragrant, savory broth. Whether you’re hosting a cozy dinner or enjoying a quiet night at home, this soup is perfect for any occasion. With its rich flavors and customizable ingredients, you can create a delightful meal that satisfies your cravings and impresses your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 50–60 wonton wrappers
- 200g ground pork
- 200g raw shrimp (chopped)
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves (smashed)
- 1-inch ginger slice
- 1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- Shredded green onions (for serving)
- Bok choy or noodles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the wonton filling by mixing ground pork, chopped shrimp, grated ginger, green onions, soy sauce, cooking wine, and salt in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Lay wonton wrappers on a flat surface, place spoonfuls of filling in the center of each wrapper, brush edges with water, fold to seal tightly.
- For cooking: Boil water in a pot; add wontons and cook until they float (about 4 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon.
- To make the broth: Combine chicken broth, sesame oil, smashed garlic cloves, ginger slice, soy sauce, and sugar in a saucepan; simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Assemble your soup by placing cooked wontons in bowls and ladling hot broth over them. Garnish with shredded green onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg