Easy Wonton Soup
Warm your soul with a steaming bowl of Easy Wonton Soup, featuring tender wontons nestled in a fragrant broth infused with ginger and garlic. This comforting dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or as an impressive appetizer at gatherings. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package wonton wrappers (about 40 sheets)
- 1 lb ground pork
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (carrots or bok choy)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground pork, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water and fold to seal.
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a gentle simmer. Add sliced ginger or whole green onions if desired.
- Drop wontons into the simmering broth and cook for about 5–7 minutes until they float and are cooked through.
- If using vegetables, add them during the last few minutes of cooking until tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth and fill wontons with mushrooms or tofu. You can freeze uncooked wontons on a baking sheet before transferring them to a bag for later use. Experiment with different proteins like shrimp for added flavor.