How to Make Easy Wonton Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

This easy wonton soup recipe is a staple in many Asian households and for good reason. It's flavorful, comforting, and incredibly easy to make. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy meal for a chilly day, this wonton soup fits the bill. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a delicious and satisfying soup in no time.

Wonton soup is a traditional Chinese dish that consists of a savory broth filled with wontons, a type of dumpling typically filled w...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 green onions, minced
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package wonton wrappers
  • 2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 5 green onions, sliced
  • 1 dash soy sauce, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Mix pork, green onions, egg, and hot sauce for wontons together in a bowl; season with pepper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Place a heaping teaspoon of pork mixture in the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water. Fold the bottom point to the top point, creating a triangle, and pinch to seal. Fold the outer 2 points in toward the center, pinching together. Repeat to form remaining wontons.
  • Pour chicken broth in a pot and bring to a rolling boil. Add grated ginger. Add wontons and cook until they float to the surface, indicating they are ready, about 6 minutes.
  • Serve, garnished with green onions and soy sauce.
  • Nutrition

    310 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 1470mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 239mg