Homemade Wonton Soup

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🍜 Homemade Wonton Soup

📝 Description

This comforting soup features delicate wontons filled with seasoned meat, floating in a warm, aromatic broth infused with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. It’s light, soothing, and tastes even better than takeout—perfect for chilly days or when you want something satisfying but not heavy.

🍽️ Servings

Serves 4

🛒 Ingredients

For the Wontons:

  • 200g ground chicken (or shrimp/pork)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped green onions
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp white or black pepper
  • 20–25 wonton wrappers

For the Soup Broth:

  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves (smashed)
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • Salt to taste

For Garnish:

  • Green onions (chopped)
  • Fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Chili oil (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Wonton Filling

  1. In a bowl, mix ground chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, green onions, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix until well combined.

Step 2: Fold the Wontons

  1. Place 1 tsp filling in the center of each wrapper.
  2. Wet the edges with water.
  3. Fold into a triangle, press to seal.
  4. Bring the corners together and pinch to form classic wonton shape.

Step 3: Make the Broth

In a pot, bring chicken broth to a simmer.

  1. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and pepper.
  2. Let it simmer for 5–7 minutes for flavor.

Step 4: Cook the Wontons

  1. Drop wontons into the simmering broth.
  2. Cook for 4–5 minutes until they float and are fully cooked.

Step 5: Serve

  • Ladle soup into bowls.
  • Top with green onions, cilantro, and chili oil if desired.
  • Serve hot!

💡 Tips for Best Results

  • Don’t overfill wontons—they may break.
  • Keep wrappers covered to prevent drying.
  • Use homemade broth if possible for deeper flavor.
  • Freeze extra wontons for quick future meals.

🔄 Variations

Shrimp Wontons 🍤
Replace chicken with finely chopped shrimp.

Vegetarian Version
Use mushrooms, tofu, and cabbage filling + vegetable broth.

Spicy Version 🌶️
Add chili garlic sauce or extra chili oil.

Noodle Add-In
Add cooked noodles to make it more filling.

🥗 Nutritional Info (Per Serving Approx.)

  • Calories: 220–280
  • Protein: 18–22g
  • Carbs: 20–25g
  • Fat: 8–10g

❓ Q&A

Q: Can I freeze wontons?
Yes! Freeze uncooked wontons on a tray, then store in a bag.

Q: Do I need to thaw before cooking?
No—cook directly from frozen, just add 1–2 extra minutes.

Q: Why did my wontons open?
Edges may not be sealed properly—use water and press firmly.

Q: Can I use store-bought wontons?
Absolutely, it saves time and still tastes great.

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