Description
This Wonton Soup Recipe is a heartwarming dish that brings together the delicious flavors of tender pork and shrimp dumplings, all nestled in a fragrant broth. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings, this soup is not only satisfying but also customizable to your taste. With its rich, savory notes and delightful textures, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Whether served with fresh vegetables or noodles, this comforting bowl can be prepared quickly on busy nights or made ahead and frozen for later enjoyment.
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
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- Shredded green onions (for serving)
- Bok choy or noodles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by mixing ground pork, chopped shrimp, grated ginger, green onions, soy sauce, cooking wine, and salt in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Lay out wonton wrappers and place about one teaspoon of filling in the center of each. Wet the edges with water and seal securely.
- Boil water in a pot and gently add wontons, cooking until they float (about 4 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon.
- For the broth, simmer chicken broth with sesame oil, smashed garlic cloves, ginger slices, soy sauce, and sugar for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve by placing cooked wontons in bowls. Ladle hot broth over them and garnish with shredded green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg