Tender pork dumplings in a light ginger-scallion broth
Wonton Soup
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
6 cups with 24 wontons
Difficulty
Medium
Cost
Moderate
$$
Wonton Soup
Tender pork dumplings in a light ginger-scallion broth
★4.5(21)
Silky pork and shrimp wontons floating in a clear, aromatic broth with baby bok choy and scallions.
30m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
45m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Moderate $$
Cost
Sarah Chen
(Updated )
Wonton soup is the kind of dish that feels like a warm hug. Delicate wrappers enclose a savory filling of seasoned pork and shrimp, then float in a fragrant broth perfumed with ginger and sesame oil.
Making wontons at home is easier than you might think. Once you get the folding technique down, you can freeze extras by the dozen for quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 baby bok choy, quartered
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- 1
Combine ground pork, half the grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold into a triangle, then bring the corners together and press to seal.
- 3
Bring chicken broth to a simmer in a large pot. Add remaining ginger and bok choy, cooking for 2 minutes.
- 4
Gently drop wontons into the simmering broth. Cook until they float and the wrappers turn translucent, about 4 minutes.
- 5
Ladle into bowls and top with sliced scallions and a drizzle of sesame oil.
Serving Suggestions
Ways to Serve This Dish
Serve over steamed jasmine or sticky rice
Pair with a side of pickled vegetables or kimchi
Add a drizzle of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor
Substitutions
Ground porkGround chicken or turkey
Lighter but still flavorful.
Wonton wrappersGyoza wrappers
Slightly thicker but a good substitute.
Bok choySpinach or napa cabbage
Both wilt quickly in the hot broth.
Tips & Storage
Pro Tips
Keep unused wonton wrappers covered with a damp towel so they do not dry out.
Freeze uncooked wontons on a sheet pan, then transfer to a bag. Cook from frozen, adding 2 minutes.
Add a splash of rice vinegar to the broth for brightness.
Storage
Store assembled uncooked wontons frozen for up to 2 months. Keep broth refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Reheating
Reheat broth and cook frozen wontons directly in simmering broth for 6 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (6 wontons with broth) · 4 servings
Calories280
LowModerateHigh
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Protein8g
Carbohydrates32g
Fat2g
Fiber1g
Sugar18g
Sodium920mg
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use store-bought wontons?
- Yes. Frozen wontons from an Asian market work well — just cook in homemade broth.
- Can I make the filling with chicken?
- Yes. Ground chicken with a splash of soy and ginger makes a lighter alternative.
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About Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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