Easy Wonton Soup
This easy wonton soup is a quick and comforting dish with tender dumplings, a light savory broth, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy nights and ready in under an hour.
Equipment
- Large pot For cooking soup
- Mixing bowl For preparing filling
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork or chicken
- 30 wonton wrappers
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 cups bok choy or napa cabbage, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
- Place a small amount of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water, fold, and seal tightly.
- Bring chicken broth and water to a boil. Add sliced carrots and cook until slightly tender.
- Add wontons to the boiling broth and cook until they float and are fully cooked through.
- Add bok choy or cabbage and simmer briefly until wilted. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.
Notes
Do not overfill wontons to prevent breaking. Keep wrappers covered while assembling. You can freeze uncooked wontons for later use. Best served immediately for ideal texture.