Ingredients
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🥟 Wonton Filling:
- 1/2 lb ground chicken or shrimp (or tofu for vegetarian)
- 1 tbsp finely minced ginger
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp chopped scallions
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 20–30 wonton wrappers (square, fresh or frozen)
🍜 Broth:
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 slices fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
🥬 Add-ins & Garnishes:
- Baby bok choy or spinach, blanched
- Cooked egg noodles or rice noodles (optional)
- Sliced scallions, sesame oil drizzle, chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Mix filling ingredients in a bowl until evenly combined.
- Assemble wontons by placing 1 tsp of filling in the center of each wrapper. Moisten edges, fold into triangles, and seal.
- Boil wontons in water for 4–6 minutes, until they float.
- Simmer broth in a separate pot with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil for 10 minutes.
- Blanch greens and prepare noodles if using.
- Assemble soup by adding wontons to bowls, pouring in hot broth, and layering greens and noodles.
- Garnish with scallions, a drizzle of sesame oil, and chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese, Asian-Inspired
Keywords: wonton soup, dumpling soup, homemade wontons, light broth soup, Asian noodle soup, Chinese soup recipe