Description
This traditional Chinese Wonton Soup features delicate pork-filled wontons served in a flavorful chicken broth infused with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Garnished with fresh green onions and optional baby bok choy or spinach, this comforting soup is perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Broth
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
Wontons
- 1 package (about 50) wonton wrappers
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for filling)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten (for sealing wontons)
- Salt to taste
Optional Garnish and Serve
- Baby bok choy or spinach (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine ground pork, finely chopped water chestnuts, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Assemble the Wontons: Place a wonton wrapper on a clean, dry surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the filling into the center of the wrapper. Lightly brush the edges of the wrapper with the beaten egg. Fold the wrapper into a triangle, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Then bring the two corners together and seal using additional beaten egg if necessary. Repeat this process for all wrappers and filling.
- Prepare the Broth: In a large pot, heat the chicken broth over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced green onions, and white pepper (if using). Bring the broth to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the Wontons: Gently add the prepared wontons into the simmering broth. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until the wontons float to the surface and the pork filling is fully cooked through.
- Add Vegetables: If using baby bok choy or spinach, add them to the pot during the last 2 minutes of cooking to soften.
- Serve: Ladle the soup and wontons into bowls. Garnish with extra sliced green onions if desired. Serve hot and enjoy this appetizing homemade wonton soup.
Notes
- Uncooked wontons can be frozen on a tray and then transferred to a freezer bag for convenient use in future soups.
- Substitute ground chicken or shrimp for pork if preferred for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
