wonton soup recipe

Here’s a classic recipe for wonton soup that you can make at home:

Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped shrimp, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Fill the wonton wrappers: Place a wonton wrapper on a clean, dry surface. Add about 1 teaspoon of the filling to the center of the wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water using your finger. Fold the wrapper in half diagonally to form a triangle, pressing the edges to seal. Bring the two corners of the triangle together and press to seal. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Prepare the broth: In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger slices, and smashed garlic cloves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Cook the wontons: Carefully add the prepared wontons to the simmering broth. Let them cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until they float to the surface and the filling is cooked through.
Add the vegetables: Add the chopped bok choy or Napa cabbage to the soup and let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Serve: Remove the ginger slices and garlic cloves from the soup. Ladle the soup into bowls, making sure each bowl gets a good amount of broth, wontons, and vegetables. Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro.

Wonton Wrappers: Keep the wrappers covered with a damp cloth while working to prevent them from drying out.
Filling Variations: You can also use ground chicken or turkey instead of pork.
Freezing Wontons: If you have extra wontons, you can freeze them on a baking sheet and then transfer them to a freezer bag for later use.

Enjoy your homemade wonton soup!