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This is a delicious an easy wonton soup recipe that doesn't leave your wontons soggy. The filling is not heavy, yet very light and simple.

Easy wonton soup recipe - who says that you can't enjoy soups outside of winter? Here's a recipe on how to make wonton soup with super easy directions.

As a mom of four, I find that soups are super easy to make and can be enjoyed year round with no fuss! One soup that I LOVE year round that is simple and delicious is wonton soup. This easy wonton soup recipe is based off of my mom's tried and true recipe. Nothing too crazy. Just simple and delicious.

A Super Easy Wonton Soup Recipe:

Scroll down to the bottom for a printable recipe or follow along below for step by step pictures (including how to fold the wontons).

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Kitchen Utensils Needed to Make your Easy Wonton Soup Recipe

Ingredients for your Easy Wonton Soup Recipe

Wontons
1 package of wonton wrappers (of 48 wrappers)
1 pound of ground pork
2 shallots minced
2 green onions minced
1 egg
1 tablespoon of fish sauce
1 teaspoon of fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 cup of Swanson Chicken Broth

Broth
3 boxes of Swanson Chicken Broth
1 teaspoon of sesame oil
1 teaspoon of salt
1 green onion sliced
3 slices of ginger

Directions to Make your Easy Wonton Soup Recipe

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First, cut up some shallots.

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Put it in with the ground pork in a large bowl for mixing.

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Next up are the minced green onions.

Put it into a bowl with a pound of ground pork.

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Add an egg for binding.

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Add in the rest of the ingredients: black pepper, fish sauce, and salt.

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Mix it with your hands.

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Next, get ready to wrap. For binding the wonton wrappers, pour a 1/4 cup of chicken broth.

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Now, spoon in some of the ground pork mixture onto a wrapper.

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Then, dip your hand into the broth and wet the top of the wonton.Just like this:

Fold in half, and in half again and press it together to bind the wonton ends.

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Now, batch process it 🙂

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This is the fun part y'all:

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Here, I'm getting my steamer ready to steam the wontons.

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And I'm also starting the soup base in another pot.

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For the soup base, I've sliced some green onions and ginger.

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To flavor the broth, I placed it in there.

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Going back to the steamer, steam the wontons for 10 minutes. Set aside until the broth is ready. Note: We steam it instead of putting it directly in the broth so it doesn't get soggy and mushy.

Once you are ready to serve, place the steamed wontons in the boiling soup base for 5 minutes. Ladle into a bowl with a sprinkling of fresh ground pepper. Serve!

Yield: 4

Simple and Easy Wonton Soup Recipe

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A delicious and easy wonton soup recipe that everyone will be sure to love (and it doesn't turn out mushy)!

Prep Time20 minutes

Cook Time15 minutes

Total Time35 minutes

Ingredients

Wontons

  • 1 package wonton soup
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 bunch green onion minced
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

Broth

  • 3 boxes chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bunch green onion sliced
  • 3 slices ginger

Instructions

  1. Mix the shallots, green onion, ground pork, egg, fish sauce, ground pepper, and salt together with your hands. Ensure that it is thoroughly mixed.
  2. Place a small heaping onto a wonton wrapper. Dip your finger in the 1/4 cup of Swanson Chicken Broth. Brush the top edge of the wonton.
  3. Fold the wonton in half. Then in half again and take the opposite ends and press together.
  4. Start your steamer. Steam the wontons for 10 minutes.
  5. Heat the chicken stock, seasame oil, and salt to a boil. When ready to serve, put the wontons in the stock for another 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

This is a quick and easy recipe everyone will be sure to love!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

4 Servings

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 200

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Doesn't it look super simple? Hope you loved this easy wonton recipe and make your own very soon!

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Comments

  1. Dorothy

    If I want to freeze some of the wontons. Do I steam them before freezing or just before adding to the soup?

    Reply

  2. Stephanie

    Can I just put the wontons in the boiling water instead and not steam them.?

    Reply

    • Seng N

      You can, but they will get super soggy!

      Reply

  3. Jocelyn

    Love love this recipe!!!! Delicious definitely will continue making this for my family my kids and husband loved it as well thank you for sharing!!!!

    Reply

  4. Laura

    Can I substitute shallots for onions or anything else? I have a hard time finding shallots in our grocery stores.

    Reply

  5. Lois Ward

    What kind of fish sauce are you talking about?

    Reply

    • Seng N

      Any fish sauce really! It can be found in the Asian aisle of your supermarket!

      Reply

  6. Marilyn Gunn

    I tried this once. We've had won-ton soup 3 times since then from different places and my husband and I both say it isn't as good as mine was. It was so easy to make and absolutely the best tasting. I can't thank you enough for sharing your recipe. I love it! Thanks!!!!

    Reply

    • Seng N

      Aww!! I love hearing this Marilyn! It is our tried and true recipe! Thank you for trying the recipe!

      Reply

  7. Carol

    I quit at 53 stuffed won tons and still had stuffing left! I hope these freeze well. Will cut recipe by 2/3 next time

    Reply

  8. Carol

    I have minced ginger can I use this instead of the slices? And how much should I use

    Reply

  9. abigail

    do you cook the pork first or does the steaming cook it?

    Reply

    • Seng

      Hi Abigail,

      The steaming should cook it in addition to adding it to the boiling broth!

      Reply

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FAQs

What is the broth in 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.

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!

Is wonton soup healthy to lose weight? ›

It is often topped with a freshly squeezed lime to cut the robust dish for a brighter finish. While it's in no way a dish for weight-watchers, all the ingredients make for a deliciously healthy meal.

What is the difference between wonton soup and war 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 is in 10 ingredient wonton soup? ›

Instructions
  • In a small saucepan, combine high quality chicken stock, scallion whites, ginger, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, white pepper, msg, sugar, and sesame oil. ...
  • In a large pot of boiling water, add the wontons (fresh or frozen) and cook over a low boil until they float.
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What thickens Chinese soup? ›

Thick Soups

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

What is the crunchy stuff on wonton soup? ›

They are essentially wonton wrappers that have been deep-fried in oil until they are crispy, and golden brown and served with dipping sauce, or used as a salad or soup topper.

Is wonton soup from Chinese restaurant healthy? ›

Potential Health Benefits. Wonton soup is an optimal source of protein and nutrients, including fatty acids, that are key factors for the promotion of longevity and health. It is packed with several vitamins, making it a premium pick for individuals maintaining a healthy weight.

How do you keep wontons from sticking to each other? ›

Add a few drops of oil to the noodles to keep them from sticking to each other and place them into the individual soup bowls.

What is healthier egg rolls or wonton soup? ›

Skip the egg rolls and go for egg drop soup.

“The hot and sour, wonton, or egg drop soups are all about 70 to 100 calories per serving, compared to the egg roll [which has] almost two times the calories per item,” Smith says. “Soup can also help fill you up before your meal, leaving you more satisfied from less food.”

Why does wonton soup make me feel better? ›

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.

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.

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.

Is wonton soup good for you? ›

Wonton soup can be a viable source of protein — with 19 grams of protein — and good source of vitamins A and C. It contains 70 percent Daily Value (DV) of vitamin A and 120 percent vitamin C. Wonton soup without noodles is slightly less caloric, says Healthy Families BC, with 260 calories per 728-gram serving.

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 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. The wontons are stuffed with a succulent filling made with pork or a mixture of pork and shrimp.

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