Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of this Wonton Soup Recipe, a classic Chinese dish that brings together rich flavors and delightful textures. Featuring tender pork and shrimp dumplings nestled in a savory broth infused with aromatic garlic and ginger, this soup is perfect for any occasion—from cozy family dinners to elegant gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable, you can adjust the fillings or add your favorite vegetables to make it uniquely yours. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh herbs or spices for an extra flavor boost, and enjoy a heartwarming meal that will impress everyone at your table.
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 1/2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- Shredded green onions (for serving)
- Bok choy or noodles (optional)
Instructions
- 1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, chopped shrimp, grated ginger, chopped green onions, soy sauce, cooking wine, salt, and sesame oil. Mash until fairly smooth.
- 2. Lay out wonton wrappers. Place filling on each wrapper, brush edges with water to seal tightly.
- 3. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook wontons until they float (about 4 minutes) then remove with a slotted spoon.
- 4. For the broth, simmer chicken broth with smashed garlic and ginger for 5–10 minutes; strain before serving.
- 5. Serve wontons in bowls topped with hot broth and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg