🍲 Homemade Wonton Soup Recipe
Introduction
Wonton soup is one of the most popular dishes in Chinese cuisine, loved for its delicate yet flavorful wontons, clear savory broth, and the simple but satisfying ingredients that create the perfect balance of flavors. Often served as an appetizer or light meal, it’s a great choice for anyone who enjoys fresh, homemade comfort food. Although it might seem complicated to make at home, Homemade Wonton Soup is quite straightforward, and with a few basic ingredients, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality bowl in the comfort of your kitchen.
Making wontons from scratch, especially with a homemade broth, allows for more control over the flavors and freshness of the dish. This recipe will guide you through the process of making wonton filling, folding the dumplings, preparing a fragrant broth, and assembling the soup to perfection.
Ingredients for Wonton Soup
For the Wontons:
1/2 lb ground pork (or chicken, shrimp, or a mixture of ground pork and shrimp)
1/2 cup shrimp, finely chopped (optional, for a seafood variation)
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon oyster sauce (optional, but adds depth of flavor)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon white pepper (or black pepper if preferred)
1/4 cup water chestnuts, finely chopped (optional, for added crunch)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (helps to bind the filling)
1 egg (lightly beaten, for binding)
1 package of wonton wrappers (store-bought or homemade, approximately 30-40 wrappers)
For the Broth:
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth (you can also use pork or vegetable broth)
2 cups water
2-3 slices fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional, adds a deeper umami flavor)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon green onions, for garnish
1 tablespoon cilantro, for garnish (optional)
A few sprigs of bok choy or spinach, for garnish (optional)
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