Name: Wonton Soup Recipe: Delicate, Flavorful, Restaurant-Quality
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: ½ lb ground pork + ¼ lb shrimp; Green onions (ginger, garlic, soy, sesame oil); Wonton wrappers; Chicken broth + aromatics; Bok choy or spinach

Introduction

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Wonton Soup is pure comfort in a bowl: silky handmade (or store-bought) wontons floating in a fragrant, clear broth with just the right amount of ginger, garlic, and sesame. Ten minutes of folding, one pot of broth, and you’ve got the Chinese takeout classic that warms you from the inside out. Presented in a white ceramic bowl with wisps of green onion and a drizzle of chili oil, this Wonton Soup offers delicate dumplings and steaming golden broth that instantly makes any day better.

Ingredients

For the Wontons (makes ~40–50): • ½ lb ground pork (or chicken/shrimp)
• ¼ lb shrimp, finely chopped (optional)
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ tsp sugar
• ¼ tsp white pepper
• 1 package square wonton wrappers (40–50 count)
• Small bowl of water + cornstarch for sealing

For the Soup (serves 4–6): • 8 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
• 2 cups water
• 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cups baby bok choy or spinach
• Salt & white pepper to taste

Serving: • Chili oil, extra green onions, cilantro

Step-by-Step Process

Make filling
Mix the pork, shrimp, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, sugar, and white pepper until well combined and sticky.
Fold wontons
Place 1 tsp filling in the center of the wrapper. Dip your finger in the water-cornstarch mix and wet the two adjacent edges. Fold into a triangle, press out air, seal. Wet the two bottom corners, overlap, and press to form a classic shape.
Make broth
In a large pot, bring broth, water, ginger, garlic, and green onion pieces to a gentle boil. Reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Remove aromatics with a slotted spoon.
Season broth
Add soy sauce and sesame oil. Taste—add salt/white pepper.
Cook wontons
Bring broth to a gentle boil. Add wontons in batches (don’t overcrowd). Cook 4–6 minutes until they float, and the wrappers are translucent.
Add greens
Stir in bok choy/spinach last 1 minute.
Serve
Ladle into bowls with plenty of broth. Drizzle chili oil and garnish.

Tips for Perfect Wonton Soup

• Don’t overfill wontons—1 level tsp max or they burst
• Seal tightly and press out air—prevents exploding in broth
• Freeze extra wontons on a tray, then bag—cook from frozen +2 min
• Use good chicken broth—the flavor base of the whole soup
• Simmer aromatics, then remove—keeps broth clear
• Add greens at the very end—stay bright and tender

Variations and Customization

• Shrimp Only: replace pork with all shrimp
• Pork & Cabbage: add ½ cup finely chopped napa cabbage
• Spicy: add chili oil or white pepper to filling
• Chicken Cilantro: use ground chicken + cilantro
• Vegan: mushrooms + tofu + spinach filling
• Wonton Noodle Soup: add cooked egg noodles

Storage and Serving Tips

• Broth keeps 4 days in fridge—store separately from wontons
• Freeze cooked or uncooked wontons up to 3 months
• Reheat broth gently—boiling makes it cloudy
• Quick refresh: fresh green onions + chili oil
• Best eaten immediately—wontons soften if they sit
• Serve with potstickers or egg rolls

Nutritional Information

Based on 6 servings:
• Calories: 320 kcal
• Protein: 22g
• Total Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 32g

FAQ

1. Can I use store-bought wontons?
Yes—quality frozen ones (Bibigo, etc.) work great.

2. My broth is cloudy—what happened?
You boiled too hard or didn’t remove aromatics.

3. How do I keep wontons from sticking?
Stir gently when adding and use plenty of water/broth.

4. Can I make ahead?
Yes—make/freeze wontons and broth separately up to 1 month.

5. No shrimp—what’s a good sub?
Extra pork or just omit—still delicious.

Conclusion

This wonton soup is pure comfort magic—delicate dumplings in fragrant broth that taste like they took hours but come together in under 45 minutes. One bowl and suddenly the day feels lighter, warmer, and infinitely better. Keep wonton wrappers and ground pork in the freezer, and you’re always 20 minutes away from the soup that makes everyone at the table go quiet except for happy little slurps.