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Wonton Soup Recipe

Soft pork wontons in a warm ginger chicken broth with fresh bok choy make the perfect cozy Chinese comfort food bowl.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

For Wontons:
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 40 wonton wrappers
For Broth:
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 4 slices fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cups bok choy, chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • Extra sesame oil for drizzling

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Small dish for water
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

  1. Mix ground pork, minced ginger, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper in a bowl until combined well.
  2. Put 1 teaspoon of filling in the middle of each wonton wrapper, wet the edges with water, and fold into a triangle.
  3. Bring the triangle corners together and press hard to seal, making the classic wonton shape with no air pockets inside.
  4. Heat chicken broth with ginger slices, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until it starts bubbling.
  5. Turn the heat down to medium and let the broth simmer for 10 minutes so all the flavors mix together really well.
  6. Drop wontons into the simmering broth one at a time and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until they float up.
  7. Add chopped bok choy during the last 2 minutes of cooking, letting the greens wilt but still stay a bit crisp.
  8. Scoop wontons and broth into bowls, top with sliced green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil, then serve right away.

Notes

  • Cover unused wonton wrappers with a damp towel so they don't dry out and crack.
  • Freeze uncooked wontons on trays first, then put them in freezer bags for quick future meals.
  • Store leftover broth and wontons separately so the dumplings don't get soggy and gross overnight.
  • Use fresh grated ginger instead of powder for the best and brightest flavor in your soup.
  • Make sure the wontons are sealed tightly by pushing out air so they don't break while cooking.