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A delicious homemade wonton soup made from scratch with a filling of shrimp/prawns and pork in a flavourful chicken broth, this is comfort food at its best. Quick and easy to make, with delicious dumplings that take only minutes to make, this soup is ideal for a busy midweek dinner, and it's better than any Chinese take-away.

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Winter is all about comfort food, isn't it? And I have the very best one to soothe us like nothing else can: a heavenly bowl of homemade wonton soup. Forget about buying frozen ready-made wontons, you can get yours done in a matter or minutes with fresh ingredients that you can trust.

Prawns and pork are a combo used heavily in Asian recipes, especially Chinese. It's delicious, and gives a nice touch to these delicate wontons. You could, of course, choose only one meat, but together they taste even better. Let me show you how to make your own Chinese delicacy at home.

Wontons are nothing but delicious dumplings that can have any filling of your choice, from vegetarian to meat, or seafood. Use any combination you like, the folding is done the same way.

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  • How to cook the wontons
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Ingredients needed to make wonton soup

  • ground pork - to make the dumplings
  • shrimp/prawns - finely chopped
  • spring onion- finely chopped
  • ginger - finely chopped, ginger paste also ok
  • garlic - finely chopped
  • oyster sauce & soy sauce
  • rice vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • wonton wrappers
  • chicken broth - stock
  • pak choi - too add colour and more goodness

Step-by-step photos and instructions

Right, so all you need is some wonton wrappers, which you can find at most Asian stores. Not sure about regular supermarkets, probably the big ones do have in the Asian aisle.

Usually these wrappers are either round or square. Any would do, and there are so many ways of folding a wonton, but this one is probably the easiest.

The filling

  • To make the filling, combine the ground pork with finely chopped shrimp/prawns, spring onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and oyster sauce.
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How to assemble the wontons

  • Place about half a teaspoon of filling in the middle of the wrapper, brush the edges with water, then fold into a triangle.
  • Fold the edges together to seal, then repeat with the remaining ingredients.
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Careful with the filling, you really need a small amount, otherwise you won't be able to seal it properly. It does help to moist the edges of the wrappers with water before folding to seal it perfectly.

Some people use egg wash too, but plain water works just fine, so no need for that. Keep it nice and simple, that's the beauty with this soup.

How to cook the wontons

Bring a pan of water to a boil, add about 5-10 wontons (depending on the size of the pan), and cook for about 5 minutes or until the wontons float. The filling will be fully cooked (since it's such a small amount anyway) and the wrappers will be amazingly soft.

How to make the broth

It's super simple, and super delicious. Bring chicken stock (broth) to a boil, add ginger, garlic, spring onions, pak choi and leave to cook for a few minutes so that the veggies are tender. Add the wontons to the soup, and that's it, it's ready.

As for the broth itself, you can either go for chicken broth with ginger, garlic and throw in some spring onions and pak choi, or even use miso soup, for a Japanese twist. Whatever you choose, you are in for a treat!

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Expert tips

This soup might look complicated to make, but trust me, it can't be any simpler. The wontons are very easy to assemble, and they don't requite any hard technique - as long as the wrappers are sealed well, they will cook perfectly.

It might seem that the cooking time is very short and the filling won't have time to cook, but given that there is such a small amount of meat inside, this does cook very quickly.

It only takes 3-4 minutes for the wontons to float, and once they do, that's it, they are cooked, and can be removed from the pan. They really are so delicious!

I used the same filling for my Pan-Fried Dumplings (Chinese Potstickers) - they are as easy to put together, and as delicious. Do give them a go!

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Wonton Soup Recipe

A delicious homemade wonton soup made from scratch with a filling of shrimp/prawn and pork in a flavourful chicken broth, this is comfort food at its best; Asian style. Quick and easy to make, with delicious dumplings that take only minutes to make, this soup is ideal for a busy midweek dinner, and it's better than any Chinese take-away. Ready in just 15 minutes, this is a fantastic recipe for the Chinese New Year

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Course: Soup

Cuisine: Chinese

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 5 servings

Calories: 208kcal

Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

For the filling

  • 100 g ground pork
  • 100 g shrimp/prawns, finely chopped
  • 1 spring onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves a garlic, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon oyster sauce
  • ½ teaspoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 25 wonton wrappers

For the soup

  • 5 cups chicken broth (stock)
  • a handful of pak choi
  • 2 spring onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, chopped

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • To make the filling, mix all the ingredients.

  • Place about a teaspoon of the mixture onto a wonton wrapper, then brush the edges with water.

  • Fold the wrapper like a triangle, then bring the corners together to seal. Repeat until you use up the mixture.

  • Add boiling water to a pan, then add about 5-10 wontons at a time, depending how big your pan is.

  • Leave to boil for about 5 minutes or until the wontons float and they are cooked through.

  • To make the soup, add the chicken broth to a pan together with the garlic, ginger, pak choi and spring onion, then bring to a boil.

  • Add one-two ladlefuls of the chicken broth, then some wontons.

  • Serve hot!

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Notes

  • If you'd like to see the ingredients listed in cups and ounces, please check the US Customary Link.
  • Also, the amount of ingredients changes depending on the servings, so click on the number listed to change it to the number you prefer.
  • It might seem that the cooking time is very short and the filling won't have time to cook, but given that there is such a small amount of meat inside, this does cook very quickly.
  • It only takes 3-4 minutes for the wontons to float, and once they do, that's it, they are cooked, and can be removed from the pan. They really are so delicious!

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1292mg | Potassium: 305mg | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 19.4mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2.4mg

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FAQs

What is wonton soup broth made of? ›

Making the broth with a combination of chicken backs, pork trotters, dry-cured ham, dried shrimp, and glutamate-rich seaweed results in an extra-savory and rich soup. Brining the shrimp that fill the wontons in a solution of salt and baking soda preserves their juiciness and makes them crisp.

How do you keep wontons from falling apart in soup? ›

A little water acts as the “glue” to keep the wontons sealed tight so they don't fall apart as they cook. Remember to buy square wrappers (round wrappers don't work with this folding technique) and press as much air out of the wontons as you can while sealing them.

Is wonton soup healthy? ›

Beyond it's delicate and delectable flavors, it's served with health-boosting ingredients that can catapult your energy, help build muscles, and provide the necessary nutrients you need to enhance your well-being.

What's the difference between wonton soup and dumpling soup? ›

When comparing Chinese dumplings vs wontons, some key differences are: Wrappers: Wonton wrappers are thinner, are usually square, and may contain egg. Dumpling wrappers are thicker, are usually round, and don't require egg. Filling: Dumplings can be filled or unfilled.

What is the red meat in wonton soup? ›

There are many types of wonton fillings, but I'd say that pork and shrimp/prawns are the most common. Then there are all sorts of additions, including mushrooms, water chestnuts, chopped up Asian greens and even carrots.

What thickens Chinese soup? ›

Thick Soups

The soup is further thickened by adding in a thickener such as tapioca starch or cornstarch.

Do you seal wontons with water or egg? ›

Water: Used to seal the wontons. You can also use an egg wash.

How long do you boil wontons? ›

Bring a wok halfway full with water to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the wontons in batches until they float to the surface, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.

What makes wonton soup taste so good? ›

The flavors of wonton soup are warm, comforting, and yet gentle on the digestive tract. The broth is simple and brought to life with a drizzle of sesame oil and, usually, white pepper. The delicate wonton pouches are not too heavy on the stomach, and the ginger is light and helps with nausea.

Which Chinese soup is the healthiest? ›

Hot and sour soup or egg drop soup

Both soups are low in calories — containing only 65–90 calories per 1-cup (240 mL) serving — and you can make them even healthier by avoiding the fried lo mein noodles that are often offered as a topping ( 2 , 3 ).

What nationality makes wonton soup? ›

Wontons originate from China, with evidence of its existence going as far back as the Qing Dynasty (1644). Wonton soup was enjoyed by the rich, upper class families but after World War II, it became more widespread.

Does Campbell's soup make wonton soup? ›

Campbell's® Condensed Chicken Wonton Soup lets you easily prepare your restaurant favorite at home. Savory chicken stock holds tender wontons and delicate seasoning for delicious Asian flavor. Pair this soul-warming soup with stir-fried vegetables with a splash of soy sauce for something satisfying.

Why do people eat wonton soup? ›

For Chinese, wonton soup is still a popular winter meal. In the past, the wonton was also a kind of medicine. The legendary doctor Zhang Zhongjing, one of the founders of Chinese medicine, stuffed wontons with medicinal herbs and handed them out to the poor to prevent frostbite in the winter.

What is soup broth made of? ›

Broth, also known as bouillon (French: [bu. jɔ̃]), is a savory liquid made of water in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been simmered for a short period of time. It can be eaten alone, but it is most commonly used to prepare other dishes, such as soups, gravies, and sauces.

What is Chinese broth made of? ›

Chinese Chicken Broth is quite different from Western-style chicken stock. Apart from the main ingredient, chicken, you only need green onions and a piece of ginger. My Easiest Chinese Chicken Stock uses a whole chicken. Put everything together in a pot with a plenty of water and boil it for 3-4 hours.

What is the liquid in soup made of? ›

Soup is a primarily liquid food, generally served warm or hot (but may be cool or cold), that is made by combining ingredients of meat or vegetables with stock, milk, or water. Hot soups are additionally characterized by boiling solid ingredients in liquids in a pot until the flavors are extracted, forming a broth.

What is the difference between soup stock and soup broth? ›

Stock is generally made from bones, and broth is generally made from flesh. In both cases, they are often supported with aromatic vegetables, but in the case of stock, left unseasoned for maximum flexibility in recipes, whereas broth will usually contain at least salt and pepper.

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