Description
Experience the comforting embrace of homemade Wonton Soup, a delightful blend of savory pork and shrimp dumplings nestled in a rich, aromatic broth. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, bringing warmth and satisfaction to your table. With the option to customize with your favorite vegetables or noodles, this dish caters to all tastes and occasions. It’s not only a treat for your taste buds but also a nutritious choice packed with protein. Whether enjoyed as an appetizer or a main course, this Wonton Soup will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 50–60 wonton wrappers
- 200 g ground pork
- 200 g raw shrimp (chopped)
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
- 2 garlic cloves (smashed)
- Salt and sesame oil to taste
Instructions
- Make the filling by mixing ground pork, chopped shrimp, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, cooking wine, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mash until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Lay out wonton wrappers and place about one teaspoon of filling on each. Brush edges with water and seal tightly.
- Boil water in a pot, add wontons, and cook until they float (about 4 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon.
- In a saucepan, combine chicken broth with smashed garlic and ginger. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve by adding cooked wontons to bowls, ladling hot broth over them, and garnishing with green onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg