Description
Comforting Homemade Wonton Soup brings classic Chinese flavors to your kitchen with delicate dumplings swimming in savory broth. Delicious parcels of seasoned pork nestled in silky wrappers promise a heartwarming meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Wrapper and Filling Ingredients:
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Broth and Garnish:
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp rice wine
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend ground pork and chopped shrimp until thoroughly combined, creating a uniform protein base.
- Incorporate minced garlic, grated ginger, finely chopped green onions, egg, soy sauce, and sesame oil into the meat mixture, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Prepare a clean work surface and lay out wonton wrappers, keeping them slightly covered to prevent drying.
- Place a small spoonful of the prepared meat mixture in the center of each wrapper, avoiding overfilling to ensure proper sealing.
- Moisten wrapper edges with water, then fold diagonally to create a triangle, pressing edges firmly to seal the filling completely.
- Take the two bottom corners of the triangle and bring them together, creating a classic wonton shape, then set aside on a lightly floured surface.
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth, rice wine, white pepper, salt, and sugar, then bring to a gentle simmer at medium heat.
- Carefully slide prepared wontons into the simmering broth, cooking for 4-5 minutes until they float and the filling appears cooked through.
- Ladle hot wontons and broth into serving bowls, garnishing with freshly sliced green onions for a vibrant finish.
- Serve immediately while the soup is steaming hot, offering a comforting and flavorful dining experience.
Notes
- Customize the protein mix by substituting ground pork with ground chicken or turkey for a leaner option.
- Keep wonton wrappers covered with a damp towel to prevent drying and cracking during preparation.
- Ensure wontons are sealed tightly to prevent filling from leaking during cooking, using water as a natural glue.
- Experiment with additional seasonings like white pepper, five-spice powder, or a dash of Shaoxing wine to enhance the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg