Description
A comforting homemade wonton soup recipe featuring tender chicken wontons in a flavorful, aromatic broth. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal, this easy-to-make dish is customizable with your favorite vegetables and proteins.
Ingredients
For the wontons:
1 lb ground chicken
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp grated ginger
1/4 tsp white pepper
30–40 wonton wrappers
For the soup:
8 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups baby bok choy or spinach
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Green onions and fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the wontons:
- Combine ground chicken, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and white pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
- Place a small spoonful of the mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water, fold into a triangle, and press to seal. Bring opposite corners together to form a bundle.
- Make the soup base:
- Heat chicken broth in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
- Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes. Add baby bok choy, mushrooms (if using), and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the wontons:
- Drop the prepared wontons into the simmering soup. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until they float and the filling is fully cooked.
- Serve:
- Divide the soup into bowls, ensuring each serving includes wontons and vegetables. Garnish with green onions and cilantro. Serve warm.
Notes
Protein Variations: Replace ground chicken with pork, shrimp, or a combination of both.
Vegetarian Option: Use vegetable broth and a tofu or vegetable filling.
Make-Ahead Tip: Store cooked wontons and broth separately to prevent sogginess.
Freezing Wontons: Freeze uncooked wontons on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Cook directly from frozen, adding 1-2 extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soups and Stews
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 280 kcal
