Description
Indulge in the heartwarming experience of homemade Wonton Soup, a delightful dish that combines tender dumplings filled with pork and shrimp, all swimming in a rich, aromatic broth. This recipe is perfect for family dinners, cozy nights, or impressing guests at gatherings. With its balance of flavors and customizable ingredients, this wonton soup transforms simple components into an unforgettable meal that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 50–60 wonton wrappers
- 200 g ground pork
- 200 g 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
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, chopped shrimp, grated ginger, green onions, soy sauce, cooking wine, salt, and sesame oil. Mix until fairly smooth but retain some texture.
- Lay out wonton wrappers and place about 1-2 teaspoons of filling on each. Brush edges with water to seal.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook wontons for about 4 minutes until they float. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- For the broth, combine chicken broth, garlic cloves, ginger slice, soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, and sesame oil in a saucepan. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve cooked wontons in bowls with hot broth poured over them. Garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg