Wonton Soup Easy Recipe - Foxy Folksy (2024)

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Try this wonton soup easy recipe. Classic Chinese dumplings filled with minced pork and shrimp and soup loaded with vegetables to keep you fit and warm!

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I love wontons, either fried or steamed and wonton soup is my soup of choice whenever Armin and I frequent our favorite local Chinese diner/takeaway. This is actually inspired by theirs. It is then usually followed by a crispy duck in sweet and sour sauce with steamed rice or fried noodles. Yummy!

This wonton soup is also loaded with vegetables, which makes this soup really healthy and perfect for cold weather. A simplerversion would be just broth with some chopped green onions and that's it! But since I have some leftover pak choi and I just made a batch of mung bean sprouts (post to follow), so I decided to throw some of them in and of course some carrots which we almost always have.

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The wontons are filled with ground pork and prawns and making them was really fun. I made 2 different shapes, just to try it...the triangle which is super easy and the original wonton shape, which is also not so difficult.

As for the broth/stock, which I made ahead, I boiled the bones from 2 chicken thighs. Alternatively, you may also use bones from pork. Sometimes, our local butcher (who comes every Saturdayon a truck)gives some pork bones away for free, so I know what to do with them next time.

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Try this wonton soup easy recipe. Classic Chinese dumplings filled with minced pork and shrimps and soup loaded with vegetables to keep you fit and warm!

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 30 minutes mins

Course :Soup

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Ingredients

FOR THE WONTONS

  • 1 cup ground pork
  • ½ cup shrimp - minced
  • 2 stalks green onions - chopped finely (or chives)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon ground pepper
  • wonton wrappers

FOR THE SOUP

  • 6-7 cups chicken or pork broth
  • 1 small carrots - julienned
  • 1 cup fresh mung bean sprouts
  • a bunch pak choi - base cut
  • ¼ cup green onion or chives - chopped
  • salt and pepper - as needed

Instructions

  • Combine ground pork, shrimp, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix well using a fork or your hands until thoroughly mixed.

  • Arrange wonton wrappers on a clean surface and fill each with about half spoonful of filling in the center. Wet the sides of the wrapper with water and close depending on the shape you prefer. (see photo on post). Try to rid of air pockets while sealing the wontons.

  • In a big pot, bring broth to a rolling boil. Drop the wontons carefully, about 4-5 pieces at a time and let them cook for about 3-5 minutes or when the wontons float to the top, that usually means they're done.

  • Transfer the cooked wontons on soup bowls. Add the carrots and bean sprouts to the broth and season with salt and pepper. Let it cook for 3 minutes then add the pak choi and green onions then turn off the heat.

  • Pour hot soup over cooked wontons on the soup bowls and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 15gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 2000mgPotassium: 578mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2210IUVitamin C: 32.2mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2.1mg

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  1. Janis says

    Wonton Soup Easy Recipe - Foxy Folksy (20)
    I also love making the wonton wraps when making molo soup. I even let the kids help one time and it was fun.

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  2. Espie Hartshorne says

    Wonton Soup Easy Recipe - Foxy Folksy (21)
    Hi Bebs, it's Espie from New Zeland, done some of your recipes and my latest is the Wonton Soup which I mixed some with finely cut carrots and shiitake mushrooms. loved it. And for chicken broth, I add some shiitake mushrooms as well to give a little of oomp in the taste of the soup, yummy. It would be nice to win this beautiful cast iron skillet for a prize. Cheers and more power for your new coming recipes.

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FAQs

Wonton Soup Easy Recipe - Foxy Folksy? ›

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.

What is the broth of wonton soup 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.

What is the difference between war wonton soup at wonton soup? ›

Wonton soup is broth with a meat filled wonton in it, usually a small cup serving. Wor Wonton uses the same broth and meat filled dumpling but they add veggies (cabbage, or Bok choy, or , celery, green onion and mushroom), maybe an egg, and a shrimp and serve it in a larger bowl.

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

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.

How do Chinese eat wonton soup? ›

You eat wonton soup from a bowl, with an earthenware soup spoon in one hand and chopsticks in the other. Scoop the wontons from the soup with your chopsticks and eat the liquid with the spoon. Easy.

What is the black stuff in wonton soup? ›

They're black and can be found in Chinese soups, adding an umami punch of flavor. There are 2 types of black mushroom (fungi that grow on tree bark) commonly used in Chinese cooking — “wood ear” and “cloud ear”.

What thickens Chinese soup? ›

Thick Soups

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

What is a fun fact about wonton soup? ›

Most dumplings are usually served with a thicker wrap. 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.

Why does 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.

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

Make sure there is plenty of water in the pot when cooking to prevent wontons from sticking to each other and thus falling apart. Aside from ensuring the wontons are sealed and wrapped properly with a firm grip when sealing, also avoid over cooking!

What is another name for wonton soup? ›

Wonton noodles (Chinese: 雲吞麵; Jyutping: wan4 tan1 min6; Cantonese Yale: wàhn tān mihn, also called wantan mee or wantan mein) is a noodle dish of Cantonese origin.

What does wonton soup mean in Chinese? ›

Chinese culinary nomenclature

In Cantonese, they are called wantan (simplified Chinese: 云吞; traditional Chinese: 雲吞; Jyutping: wan4 tan1; Cantonese Yale: wàhn tān), which means "cloud swallow" because when they are cooked, the dumplings float in the broth like small clouds.

Are potstickers the same as wontons? ›

In a nutshell, potstickers and wontons are types of dumplings. Potstickers are steam-fried, while wontons are boiled or deep-fried. When it comes to dough ingredients, potstickers or traditional dumplings generally use wheat flour and water. On the other hand, wontons use flour, egg, and water.

What goes good with wonton soup? ›

  • Spicy Chili Oil. Of course the classic pairing with wontons is a simple, amazing, and hot chili oil! ...
  • Ginger Soy Dipping Sauce. ...
  • Sweet and Sour Sauce. ...
  • Hot and Sour Soup. ...
  • Sesame Noodle Salad. ...
  • Stir-fried Vegetables. ...
  • Congee. ...
  • Refreshing Cucumber Yogurt Salad.
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Why does wonton soup make you feel better? ›

In addition to lifting your energy levels, metabolism, and muscle production, wonton soup can also contribute to your overall health by providing at least eight percent of the total vitamin B needed per day.

Is there MSG in wonton soup? ›

Answer: If the chef wants, yes. MSG is an amino acid (amino acids make up proteins). Amino acids often are flavorful and savory. As a food additive, MSG adds flavor to the dish and Asian cooking often utilizes this wonderful thing.

Can you buy wonton soup broth? ›

Kim Lam Wonton Soup Broth, Preservative Free, Homemade - 1 l | Zehrs.

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 soup stock made of? ›

Stock is a mixture of boiled or simmered ingredients that typically include animal bones, meats, vegetables, and possibly a small amount of salt. Stocks are often used as a base for foods such as soups, stews, sauces, and gravies.

Is wonton soup considered clear broth? ›

Wonton Soup is a soup of clear broth poured over boiled, meat-stuffed wontons.

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