Description
Homemade Wonton Soup is a comforting Chinese dish featuring delicate pork-filled wontons served in a flavorful broth with fresh vegetables. This recipe combines savory ground pork seasoned with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, wrapped in thin wonton wrappers, and simmered in a fragrant chicken broth with bok choy. Perfect for a warming meal that’s both easy to prepare and satisfying.
Ingredients
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For the Wontons
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 20–25 square wonton wrappers
For the Soup
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1–2 cups baby bok choy or napa cabbage, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Wonton Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, finely chopped green onions, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and white pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Assemble the Wontons: Take one wonton wrapper at a time and place about 1 teaspoon of the pork filling in the center. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with a little water to help seal. Fold the wrapper diagonally to form a triangle, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Bring the two bottom corners of the triangle together and seal with a dab of water to create the traditional wonton shape. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Prepare the Soup Broth: In a large pot, bring the low-sodium chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
- Add Vegetables and Wontons: Add the chopped baby bok choy or napa cabbage to the simmering broth. Carefully drop the prepared wontons into the pot. Let them cook for 4–5 minutes, or until the wontons float to the surface and are fully cooked through.
- Serve the Soup: Ladle the wonton soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions. Adjust salt to taste if necessary, and serve hot for the best flavor and comfort.
Notes
- Wontons can be made ahead of time and frozen in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag for storage.
- Add frozen wontons directly to the simmering broth when ready to cook; increase cooking time by 2–3 minutes to ensure they are fully cooked.
- Adjust the amount of ginger and garlic according to your taste preference for a milder or stronger flavor.
- Substitute ground pork with ground chicken or turkey for a leaner protein option.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and fillings such as tofu and finely chopped mushrooms.
