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Wonton Soup Recipe

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This comforting Wonton Soup recipe features tender homemade pork-filled wontons served in a flavorful chicken broth infused with ginger, garlic, and scallions. The recipe guides you through making fresh wontons from scratch and simmering a light yet savory soup perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

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For the wontons

  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper or black pepper
  • 12 ounce package wonton wrappers

For the soup

  • 10 cups unsalted chicken stock
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
  • 6 whole cloves garlic, peeled
  • 4 scallions
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • Pinch white pepper
  • Thinly sliced scallions to serve

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the ground pork, sliced scallions, minced garlic, minced fresh ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, toasted sesame oil, and white pepper until all ingredients are evenly combined.
  2. Assemble the wontons – First fold: Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the pork filling into the center. Dip your fingertip in water and moisten the edges of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper diagonally over the filling to form a triangle, pressing the edges firmly to seal and push out any air.
  3. Assemble the wontons – Second fold: Make a small indentation at the bottom edge of the triangle. Moisten the two bottom corners with water, bring these points together, and press firmly to seal, shaping the wonton into its final form. Use a visual tutorial if needed for clarity.
  4. Repeat and rest: Continue assembling the remaining wontons and place them on a sheet tray covered with a clean kitchen towel to prevent drying out while preparing the soup.
  5. Prepare the broth: In a large pot over medium heat, add chicken stock, sliced ginger, whole garlic cloves, scallions, soy sauce, kosher salt, and white pepper. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes to develop flavor.
  6. Strain the broth: Remove and discard the solid ginger, garlic, and scallions from the soup base, keeping the broth warm on low heat.
  7. Cook the wontons: In another large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add a batch of wontons (as many as you plan to serve) to the boiling water and cook for 4 minutes. The wontons will float to the surface when done.
  8. Serve: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked wontons to serving bowls. Ladle hot broth over the wontons, garnish with thinly sliced scallions, and serve immediately for best taste and texture.

Notes

  • To avoid wontons sticking together, place them on a towel or parchment in a single layer and cover slightly while assembling.
  • You can substitute ground pork with ground chicken or turkey for a lighter variation.
  • For spicier broth, add a few slices of fresh chili or a dash of chili oil when simmering.
  • Leftover broth can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
  • Wonton wrappers can be found at most Asian grocery stores or in the refrigerated section of some supermarkets.

Keywords: Wonton Soup, Pork Wontons, Chinese Soup, Homemade Wontons, Comfort Food, Asian Soup

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