Classic Homemade Wonton Soup Recipe

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 55 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 100  C
Servings: 4
Best Season: Fall, Winter
Description

This Classic Homemade Wonton Soup Recipe is a comforting Chinese-inspired dish made with delicate chicken wontons simmered in a light, flavorful broth. Perfect for cozy dinners or quick weeknight meals, this recipe balances savory fillings with soothing soup, offering an authentic yet simple-to-make experience.

Ingredients
    For the Wontons:
  • 200 g ground chicken (lean, skinless)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ginger (freshly grated)
  • 1 tsp garlic (finely minced)
  • 2 stalks green onions (finely chopped)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper
  • 24 wonton wrappers (store-bought or homemade)
    • For the Broth:
  • 1.5 L chicken stock (low sodium, homemade preferred)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 slices fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic (smashed)
  • 2 stalks green onions (cut into 5 cm lengths)
  • 0.5 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
    • For Garnish & Serving:
  • 2 stalks fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 stalk green onion (sliced thin)
  • 0.5 tsp chili oil (optional, for spice lovers)
Instructions
    Prepare the Filling
  1. 1
    In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, chopped green onions, salt, and white pepper. Mix until well incorporated. The mixture should be slightly sticky to ensure it binds inside the wonton.
    2. Assemble the Wontons
  2. 2
    Place one wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Add 1 teaspoon of filling in the center. Moisten the edges with a little water. Fold the wrapper diagonally to form a triangle, pressing firmly to seal. Bring the two bottom corners together and seal with water to form the traditional wonton shape. Repeat until all filling is used.
    3. Prepare the Broth
  3. 3
    In a large pot, add chicken stock, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger slices, garlic, and green onion stalks. Bring to a gentle simmer (around 100°C). Allow it to infuse for 15 minutes, then strain out the aromatics for a clear broth.
    4. Cook the Wontons
  4. 4
    Bring the strained broth back to a simmer. Carefully add wontons in batches (do not overcrowd). Cook for 4–5 minutes, or until wontons float to the surface and chicken filling is cooked through.
    5. Assemble and Serve
  5. 5
    Ladle broth into bowls. Add 5–6 wontons per serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, and chili oil if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
Note

Storage: Uncooked wontons can be frozen on a tray, then stored in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Cook directly from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes extra to cooking time.

Broth Variation: Add bok choy, napa cabbage, or shiitake mushrooms for extra depth and nutrition.

Wonton Wrappers: If homemade, roll thin for best texture. Store-bought wrappers should be kept covered to avoid drying.

Protein Variation: You can substitute ground chicken with ground shrimp, turkey, or beef depending on preference.

Keywords: quick wonton soup, homemade wonton recipe, healthy Chinese soup, easy wonton soup
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