Wonton Soup 🍜 (Classic Chinese Soup)
Wonton Soup is a comforting Chinese soup with delicate dumplings (wontons) filled with seasoned meat, usually pork, served in a light broth.
Ingredients
For the Wontons
- 200 g ground pork
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 chopped green onion
- 20–25 wonton wrappers
- Pinch of salt & pepper
For the Soup
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
- 2 chopped green onions
- Optional: bok choy or spinach
Instructions
1. Make the Filling
In a bowl mix:
- ground pork
- soy sauce
- sesame oil
- garlic
- ginger
- green onions
- salt and pepper
Mix until well combined.
2. Assemble the Wontons
- Place 1 teaspoon filling in the center of a wonton wrapper.
- Wet the edges with water.
- Fold into a triangle and press to seal.
- Bring the two corners together to form the classic wonton shape.
3. Prepare the Broth
In a pot bring to a simmer:
- chicken broth
- soy sauce
- garlic
- ginger
- sesame oil
4. Cook the Wontons
Add wontons to the simmering broth and cook 4–5 minutes until they float.
5. Serve
Add green onions and vegetables if using. Serve hot.
Tips for Better Flavor 😋
- Add a little shrimp to the pork filling for restaurant-style taste.
- A dash of white pepper gives authentic flavor.
- Garnish with chili oil if you like spice.
✅ If you’d like, I can also show you:
- Restaurant-style wonton soup (like Chinese takeout)
- Quick 15-minute wonton soup using frozen wontons.
