Description
This Easy Wonton Soup recipe features delicate homemade wontons filled with seasoned meat, served in a warm, comforting broth. It’s a quick and delicious homemade soup that’s perfect for cozy dinners or light meals.
Ingredients
For the Wontons:
20 wonton wrappers
1/2 lb ground pork (or chicken)
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Broth:
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced
1/2 cup baby spinach or bok choy
2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine ground pork, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
2. Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper.
3. Moisten edges with water, fold, and seal tightly.
4. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook wontons for 3–4 minutes until they float. Remove and set aside.
5. In another pot, bring chicken broth and water to a simmer.
6. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
7. Add spinach or bok choy and cook for 1–2 minutes.
8. Add cooked wontons to the broth.
9. Simmer for another 1–2 minutes.
10. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Do not overfill wontons to prevent breaking.
Keep wrappers covered to avoid drying out.
You can freeze uncooked wontons for later use.
Use store-bought broth for convenience or homemade for deeper flavor.