Description
This authentic Chinese Wonton Soup features tender pork-stuffed wontons served in a flavorful, aromatic chicken broth. Enhanced with fresh ginger, garlic, and green onions, this comforting soup is perfect as a light meal or appetizer. The recipe includes tips for freezing wontons and adding greens like bok choy or spinach for added nutrition.
Ingredients
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For the Wontons
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 24 wonton wrappers
For the Broth
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- 4 slices fresh ginger
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Optional: baby bok choy or spinach for added greens
Instructions
- Prepare the Wonton Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, finely chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated to ensure flavorful filling.
- Form the Wontons: Place approximately 1 teaspoon of the pork mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water to help seal. Fold the wrapper into a triangle shape and press firmly to seal the edges. Bring the two bottom corners of the triangle together and press to create the classic wonton shape.
- Prepare the Broth: In a large pot, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, smashed garlic clove, fresh ginger slices, and sliced green onions. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to develop fully. Then, remove the garlic clove and ginger slices from the broth.
- Cook the Wontons: Bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Add the wontons in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking them for 4 to 5 minutes or until they float to the surface and the filling is cooked through. Carefully remove the cooked wontons with a slotted spoon and transfer them into the hot broth.
- Add Greens and Serve: If using, add baby bok choy or spinach to the broth and cook just until wilted. Serve the wonton soup hot, garnished with extra sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
- Wontons can be frozen uncooked on a tray, then stored in a freezer bag for future use. No need to thaw before boiling; just add them directly to boiling water.
- For additional flavor and texture, consider adding sliced mushrooms or shredded carrots to the broth while simmering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
