Description
This homemade wonton soup recipe delivers a cozy, flavorful meal made with tender dumplings in a rich, aromatic broth. With easy ingredients and simple steps, it’s perfect for a comforting dinner at home.
Ingredients
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For the Wontons:
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 lb ground beef or chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp white or black pepper
- 20–25 wonton wrappers
For the Soup Broth:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 2–3 green onions, chopped
- 1–2 baby bok choy, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Wonton Filling:
- Combine ground beef or chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, green onions, and pepper. Mix well.
Assemble the Wontons:
- Place filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten edges, fold into a triangle, and seal tightly. Bring bottom corners together and seal.
Make the Soup Broth:
- Boil chicken broth in a pot. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, green onions, and bok choy if desired. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Cook the Wontons:
- Drop wontons into simmering broth. Cook until they float (about 3-5 minutes).
Serve:
- Remove ginger slices from broth. Ladle soup into bowls, add wontons, and garnish with green onions or bok choy.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a bit of chili paste or Szechuan peppercorns to the broth. Freeze extra wontons on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag to keep for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Calories: 240
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g