Wonton Soup (Wonton Soup with Pork and Shrimp Filling)

  • Total time - 45 minutes
  • Preparation - 30 minutes
  • Cooking time - 15 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Country: China
A rich bowl of clear Wonton broth with floating wontons, garnished with scallions and cilantro.

Making your own Wonton Soup is much easier than it seems, and the result is well worth the effort. The key to its flavor is a fresh and well-seasoned filling, as well as a clear and fragrant broth. Follow the steps to create this iconic soup, which is perfect for a cold day or as a light yet satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

For the Wontons

  • 30 pieces square wonton wrappers
  • 150 g ground pork
  • 100 g fresh shrimp, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger and chopped white part of spring onions

For the Soup

  • 1 liter chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • white pepper

For Garnish

  • chopped green part of spring onions and fresh cilantro

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the filling

In a bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped shrimp, cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine, grated ginger, and the white part of the spring onions. Mix the ingredients well in one direction until it forms a cohesive paste.

Step 2: Wrap the wontons

Take one wonton wrapper and place a small spoonful of filling in the center. Lightly wet the edges with water. Fold it in half to form a triangle, and press the edges firmly to seal. Then, take the two bottom corners of the triangle, overlap them, and press to stick one to the other, forming the classic wonton shape.

Step 3: Cook the wontons and soup

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully drop the wontons into the water and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they float to the surface and are cooked through. Meanwhile, heat the chicken broth in a separate pot and season it with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a dash of white pepper.

Step 4: Assemble and serve

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked wontons from the boiling water directly into serving bowls. Ladle the hot seasoned broth over the wontons. Garnish with the green parts of the spring onions and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.