🍜 Wonton Soup (Comforting & Classic)
Light broth, delicate dumplings, and tons of flavor—this is a go-to when you want something warm but not heavy.
⏱ Time
30–40 minutes
🧾 Ingredients
For the wontons:
- 200–250g ground chicken or shrimp (or a mix)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 green onion (finely chopped)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Wonton wrappers
For the soup:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1–2 cloves garlic (smashed)
- Small piece of ginger
- Salt & pepper to taste
Optional add-ins:
- Bok choy or spinach
- Mushrooms
- Chili oil
👩‍🍳 Instructions
1. Make the filling
Mix ground meat/shrimp with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, green onion, salt, and pepper.
2. Fill the wontons
Place about 1 teaspoon filling in the center of each wrapper.
Wet edges with water, fold into triangles, then bring corners together to seal.
3. Prepare the broth
In a pot, bring chicken broth to a simmer.
Add soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Let it gently infuse for 5–10 minutes.
4. Cook the wontons
Drop wontons into the simmering broth.
Cook for 4–6 minutes until they float and are fully cooked.
5. Add vegetables (optional)
Toss in greens or mushrooms and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
6. Serve
Ladle into bowls and finish with green onions or a drizzle of chili oil.
đź’ˇ Tips for Success
- Don’t overfill wontons—they’ll burst.
- Keep wrappers covered so they don’t dry out.
- You can freeze extra wontons and cook straight from frozen (add 1–2 minutes).
🔄 Variations
- Vegetarian: use tofu + mushrooms + cabbage filling
- Spicy: add chili paste or chili oil to the broth
- Garlicky: increase garlic and finish with fried garlic on top
🥢 Serving Ideas
- With a side of steamed dumplings
- Add noodles to turn it into a fuller meal
- Pair with a light stir-fry