Homemade Wonton Soup

Create restaurant-quality wonton soup at home with this foolproof recipe featuring tender pork and prawn dumplings in a rich, aromatic chicken broth. Each handcrafted wonton delivers incredible flavor that beats takeout every time.

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Course: Appetizer, Soup

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Soup

Prep Time: 45

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 1

Servings:

Calories: 285kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

50 –60 wonton wrappers
200 g lean pork mince
200 g peeled prawns chopped
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 shallots finely chopped
1 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp Shaoxing cooking wine
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
6 cups chicken broth
Baby bok choy or leafy greens optional

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together pork mince, chopped prawns, grated ginger, finely chopped shallots, light soy sauce, Shaoxing cooking wine, salt, and toasted sesame oil until well combined.
Place approximately 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold diagonally or into desired shape, and seal tightly to prevent opening during cooking.
In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a simmer. Add garlic and ginger slices for extra flavor, then remove aromatics before serving.
If using bok choy or leafy greens, blanch them briefly in the simmering broth until tender.
Bring a separate pot of water to a rolling boil. Cook wontons in batches for 3-4 minutes until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer cooked wontons to serving bowls. Ladle hot broth over wontons and add blanched vegetables if desired.

Notes

Freeze extra uncooked wontons on a parchment-lined tray before transferring to freezer bags for up to 3 months

Both homemade and high-quality store-bought chicken broth work well for this recipe

Substitute pork with chicken, turkey, or make vegetarian versions with mushrooms and tofu

Keep wonton wrappers covered with a damp towel while assembling to prevent drying out

Test cook one wonton first to ascertain proper seasoning and adjust filling if needed

For richer flavor, add a splash of sesame oil and soy sauce directly to the finished soup

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