Hearty Wonton Soup

Hearty Wonton Soup is a comforting and authentic dish featuring delicate wontons filled with a flavorful mixture of ground pork and shrimp, served in a rich, aromatic broth. This recipe is perfect for those craving fresh, homemade dumplings with vibrant flavors and a satisfying bowl of soup.

Ingredients

• 50–60 wonton wrappers

• 200 g ground pork

• 200 g raw shrimp, chopped

• 1 tbsp grated ginger

• 2 green onions, chopped

• 1 tbsp light soy sauce

• 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil

• 3 cups chicken broth

• 2 garlic cloves, smashed

• 1-inch ginger slice

• 1½ tbsp light soy sauce (for broth)

• 2 tsp sugar (for broth)

• 1½ tbsp Chinese cooking wine (for broth)

• ¼–½ tsp sesame oil (for broth)

• Shredded green onions (for garnish)

• Bok choy or noodles (optional)
  
  

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine ground pork, chopped shrimp, grated ginger, green onions, soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, salt, and toasted sesame oil.
   
   

2. Use a potato masher to mash until fairly smooth but leaving some shrimp chunks.
   
   

3. Place wonton wrappers on a work surface.
   
   

4. Spoon 2 teaspoons of filling onto each wrapper.
   
   

5. Brush two edges of each wrapper with water.
   
   

6. Fold the wrapper to seal, pressing out air.
   
   

7. Brush water on one corner and bring corners together to form the wonton, pressing to seal.
   
   

8. Place wrapped wontons in a container as you work.
   
   

9. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
   
   

10. Add wontons and cook for 4 minutes until they float.
    
    

11. Remove wontons with a slotted spoon.
    
    

12. For the broth, combine chicken broth, smashed garlic, ginger slice, soy sauce, sugar, and Chinese cooking wine in a saucepan.
    
    

13. Simmer broth for 5–10 minutes to infuse flavors.
    
    

14. Remove garlic and ginger from the broth before serving.
    
    

15. (Optional) Blanch bok choy or noodles in the broth.
    
    

16. Serve wontons in bowls with broth, garnished with shredded green onions.
    
    

Nutrients

• Calories: Approximately 350 kcal per bowl

• Protein: Moderate (from pork and shrimp)

• Fat: Moderate

• Carbohydrates: Low

• Sodium: Moderate (varies with soy sauce)

• Fiber: Low

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from broth and optional vegetables