Wonton Soup Recipe

Wonton Soup features plump chicken and shrimp-filled wontons floating in aromatic ginger-garlic chicken broth with wilted bok choy for classic Chinese comfort. Ready in 45 minutes using frozen wontons for ease or homemade filling for authenticity.

Why This Recipe Works

• Frozen wontons cook directly in broth for infused flavor.
• Ginger and garlic create fragrant base without overpowering.
• Bok choy adds crisp nutrition and green color.
• Light soy and sesame balance savory depth.
• Scales easily for appetizers or mains.

Ingredients & Prep

Quick Version (Frozen Wontons):

• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1-inch fresh ginger, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• 20–24 mini frozen chicken wontons
• 4 baby bok choy, halved
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 scallions, sliced

Homemade Filling (50 wontons):

• 8 oz ground chicken
• 4 oz shrimp, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 2 scallions, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Wonton wrappers

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Bring broth, ginger, and garlic to simmer 10 minutes; strain aromatics.
2. Add bok choy; cook 3 minutes until tender.
3. Drop in frozen wontons; simmer 4–5 minutes until floating.
4. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil; garnish with scallions.
5. For homemade: Mix filling, wrap in wrappers (pleat edges), boil 3–4 minutes.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Refrigerate up to 2 days; reheat gently. Freeze uncooked wontons up to 3 months.

FAQs

Wontons sticking?
Stir gently first minute.

Broth bland?
Simmer aromatics longer.

No bok choy?
Spinach or napa cabbage works.

Conclusion

Wonton Soup delivers soothing simplicity light yet satisfying bowl therapy.

Wonton Soup Recipe

Print Recipe

A comforting classic Chinese wonton soup with delicate chicken-filled wontons simmered in a light, savory broth. Simple, soothing, and perfect for a cozy meal or appetizer.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Soup
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

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• Wontons:
• 1/2 lb ground chicken
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp grated ginger
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 30–35 wonton wrappers
• Soup:
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp grated ginger
• 1 garlic clove, lightly smashed
• Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
• Optional: bok choy or spinach

Instructions

• 1. In a bowl, mix ground chicken, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and white pepper until combined.
• 2. Place 1 teaspoon filling in the center of each wonton wrapper.
• 3. Moisten edges with water, fold into triangles, and seal, bringing corners together.
• 4. Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil and cook wontons in batches for 3–4 minutes until they float.
• 5. Meanwhile, heat chicken broth in another pot with soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
• 6. Remove garlic and ginger from broth.
• 7. Add cooked wontons to the broth and simmer 1–2 minutes.
• 8. Add greens if using and cook until wilted.
• 9. Serve hot, garnished with green onions.

Notes

• Freeze uncooked wontons for later use.
• Use shrimp or chicken filling for variation.
• Add chili oil for a spicy finish.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bowl
• Calories: 290
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 680mg
• Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 18g
• Cholesterol: 55mg

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