Description
Delightful homemade wonton soup delivers authentic Chinese comfort in a bowl. Silky wrappers cradle savory pork filling, swimming in a delicate, aromatic broth that warms and satisfies you.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Seafood:
- 0.5 pounds ground pork
- 0.5 cup shrimp, finely chopped
- 20 wonton wrappers
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) ginger, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) cornstarch
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Soup Base and Vegetables:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) ginger, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) garlic, minced
- 1 bok choy, chopped
- Green onions and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Create a savory mixture by combining ground pork, minced shrimp, finely chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until thoroughly incorporated.
- Lay out wonton wrappers and place a small dollop of prepared filling in the center of each wrapper. Carefully fold and seal edges using water, creating compact little parcels.
- Construct the aromatic broth by combining chicken stock, additional water, soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger, and crushed garlic in a large pot. Heat the liquid until it reaches a gentle, rolling simmer.
- Gently lower the assembled wontons into the simmering broth. Allow them to cook for approximately 3-4 minutes, watching until they rise to the surface and appear translucent.
- Introduce fresh bok choy into the bubbling soup, letting the greens soften and release their vibrant color for 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with delicate slices of green onions and sprigs of fresh cilantro for an aromatic finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap ground pork with tofu or plant-based meat alternative for a vegetarian version that maintains similar texture and flavor profile.
- Freeze uncooked wontons on a baking sheet before transferring to freezer bag, allowing quick meal preparation for busy nights.
- Use gluten-free wonton wrappers and tamari instead of soy sauce to create a celiac-friendly recipe without compromising traditional taste.
- Add extra umami depth by incorporating a small amount of white miso paste into the broth, enhancing overall complexity of the soup’s flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg