This Wonton Soup is a delicious Chinese dish made with tender chicken-filled wontons served in a flavorful, aromatic broth. Perfect for a comforting meal, this soup is quick to prepare and can be made in just 15 minutes, offering a satisfying experience in every bite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Quick and Easy: Ready in 15 minutes, this is a perfect weeknight dinner or a light lunch.
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Flavorful: The combination of savory chicken-filled wontons and a rich, fragrant broth will warm you up from the inside out.
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Customizable: Feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your taste, such as switching up the meat or adding extra veggies.
Ingredients
For the Wontons:
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½ pound ground chicken
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
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2 teaspoons soy sauce
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1 ½ teaspoons rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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¼ teaspoon white pepper
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12 oz package wonton wrappers
For the Soup:
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10 cups unsalted chicken stock
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1-inch piece of fresh ginger, thinly sliced
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6 cloves of garlic, peeled, left whole
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4 whole green onions
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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Pinch of white pepper
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Thinly sliced green onions, to serve
Directions
Step 1: Make the Wonton Filling
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In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the ground chicken, green onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, sesame oil, and white pepper until well combined.
Step 2: Prepare the Wontons
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On a clean work surface, place one wonton wrapper. Add 1 teaspoon of the filling to the center.
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Dip your fingertip into water and run it along the edges of the wonton wrapper.
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Fold one pointed end over the filling, pressing the edges to seal and expelling any air. This should form a triangle shape.
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Create a small indentation at the bottom of the triangle, then run a little water on each bottom point of the triangle.
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Bring the points together and press firmly to seal. Continue making the rest of the wontons, covering them with a clean kitchen towel to prevent drying out.
Step 3: Make the Soup Broth
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In a large pot over medium heat, add the chicken stock, ginger, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, salt, and white pepper.
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Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to low, and simmer for about 10 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together.
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Use a handheld mesh strainer to lift and discard the solids from the soup. Keep the broth warm.
Step 4: Cook the Wontons
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
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Add the prepared wontons to the boiling water and cook for 4 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
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Using a slotted spoon, remove the wontons from the water and place them into serving bowls.
Step 5: Assemble and Serve
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Pour the prepared soup broth over the cooked wontons.
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Garnish with extra thinly sliced green onions.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
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Meat Substitutes: You can use other types of meat, such as ground chicken, turkey, or even shrimp if desired.
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Freezing: These wontons can be frozen before cooking. To freeze, lay them out on a baking sheet and freeze until solid, then store them in a freezer bag. You can cook them directly from frozen by adding a couple of extra minutes to the boiling time.
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Vegetable Additions: For a more hearty soup, you can add vegetables like spinach, bok choy, or mushrooms.
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Spicy Kick: Serve the soup with a drizzle of chili oil or sriracha for some added heat.
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Cooking Wontons in the Soup: If you’re planning to eat the soup all at once, you can cook the wontons directly in the soup for a more integrated flavor.
FAQs
Can I make this soup with frozen wontons?
Yes, you can use frozen wontons in this recipe. Just add them directly to the boiling water and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until they float to the surface.
Can I use a different kind of stock for the broth?
Yes, you can substitute vegetable stock for the chicken stock if you’re looking for a vegetarian version of this soup.
How long do the wontons take to cook?
The wontons will typically take 4 minutes to cook once added to boiling water, and they are done when they float to the surface.
Can I add more vegetables to the soup?
Absolutely! Feel free to add mushrooms, baby bok choy, spinach, or any other vegetables you like to make the soup even heartier.
Can I make the wontons ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the wontons ahead of time and store them in the fridge or freeze them for later. Just cook them fresh when you’re ready to serve the soup.
Conclusion:
Enjoy this Wonton Soup as a comforting, flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare, and perfect for warming up on a cold day! Whether you’re making it as a quick lunch or for a family dinner, this soup is sure to become a favorite.
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Wonton Soup
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8
Description
This flavorful, comforting Wonton Soup features tender chicken-filled wontons and a savory broth that will warm you up in no time. It’s an easy-to-make, deliciously satisfying dish that combines savory meat-filled dumplings with a clear, aromatic broth.
Ingredients
For the Wontons:
½ pound ground chicken
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
¼ teaspoon white pepper
12-ounce package wonton wrappers
For the Soup:
10 cups unsalted chicken stock
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, thinly sliced
6 cloves of garlic, peeled, left whole
4 whole green onions
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Pinch of white pepper
Thinly sliced green onions, to serve
Instructions
Make the Wontons:
Prepare the Filling: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the ground chicken, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, sesame oil, and white pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assemble the Wontons: Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Add about 1 teaspoon of the chicken filling to the center of the wrapper. Dip your fingertip in water and run it along the edges of the wrapper to help seal it. Fold the wrapper into a triangle, pressing out any air as you go. Create an indention at the bottom and then fold the bottom points together, securing them firmly by pressing with your fingers.
Repeat: Continue assembling the wontons until all the filling is used. Place them on a sheet pan and cover with a clean kitchen towel to prevent them from drying out.
Prepare the Soup:
Simmer the Broth: In a large pot, combine the chicken stock, ginger, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, kosher salt, and white pepper. Bring it to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Strain the Broth: Using a handheld mesh strainer, remove and discard the solids from the broth. Keep the broth warm.
Cook the Wontons:
Boil the Wontons: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the wontons to the boiling water and cook for about 4 minutes. They are done when they start to float.
Assemble the Soup: Once the wontons are cooked, remove them from the water and place them into a serving bowl. Ladle the warm broth over the wontons and top with sliced green onions.
Serve:
Serve the wonton soup immediately, and enjoy the comforting, savory goodness of homemade wontons in a flavorful broth.
Notes
Freezing: The wontons can be frozen for later use. Arrange them on a tray, freeze until firm, then store in a zip-lock bag for up to 3 months. When ready to cook, boil directly from frozen.
Soup Variations: You can add vegetables like bok choy, spinach, or mushrooms to the broth for extra flavor and nutrition.
Spicy Option: Add chili oil or sriracha sauce to the soup for an extra kick of heat.
Cooking Wontons Directly in Soup: If you’re making the soup to eat all at once, you can cook the wontons directly in the broth.
- Prep Time: 1 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
