Description
Hearty homemade wonton soup brings comfort from Chinese culinary traditions. Delicate dumplings swim in aromatic broth, offering warmth and depth of flavor for hungry diners seeking authentic Asian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Base:
- 0.5 pounds ground pork
- 0.25 pounds shrimp, finely chopped
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Wrappers and Additional Ingredients:
- 20–25 wonton wrappers
Broth Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 cup baby bok choy, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Combine ground pork, minced shrimp, finely chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, white pepper, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl, blending ingredients thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Take a wonton wrapper and place a small dollop of the prepared filling in the center, carefully folding the wrapper into a delicate triangle shape, sealing edges with a dab of water to ensure a secure closure.
- Prepare the aromatic broth by combining chicken stock, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, sliced ginger, crushed garlic, and a pinch of white pepper in a large pot, bringing the liquid to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Carefully lower the assembled wontons into the simmering broth, allowing them to cook for approximately 4-5 minutes until they gracefully float to the surface, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Introduce fresh bok choy leaves into the pot, letting them cook for an additional 2 minutes until they become vibrant and tender, absorbing the rich flavors of the broth.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with thinly sliced green onions for a fresh, aromatic finishing touch before serving immediately.
Notes
- Adjust meat ratio for leaner protein by using ground chicken or turkey instead of pork and shrimp.
- Create vegetarian version by replacing meat with finely chopped mushrooms, tofu, or plant-based protein crumbles.
- Prevent wrapper tearing by keeping wonton wrappers covered with damp towel during preparation and using minimal water when sealing edges.
- Enhance broth depth by adding a splash of rice wine or Chinese cooking wine for extra complexity and authentic flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 309
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 1014 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg