Here’s a simple homemade wonton soup that tastes way fancier than the effort it takes.
🥟 Homemade Wonton Soup (Easy + Comforting)
Wontons
Ingredients
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30–40 wonton wrappers
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½ lb (225 g) ground pork (or shrimp, or a mix)
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2 green onions, finely chopped
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1 tsp grated ginger
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tsp cornstarch
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Pinch of white pepper (or black)
Mix everything (except wrappers) until well combined.
Wrap
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Place 1 tsp filling in center of wrapper
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Wet edges with water
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Fold into a triangle, press to seal
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Bring corners together and pinch (or just seal—perfection not required)
Soup Broth
Ingredients
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6 cups chicken stock (low sodium is best)
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1–2 slices fresh ginger
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1 clove garlic, smashed
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1 tbsp soy sauce (to taste)
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½ tsp sesame oil
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Optional: a dash of white pepper
Simmer everything for 10–15 minutes, then remove ginger/garlic.
Cook & Assemble
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Bring broth to a gentle boil
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Add wontons and cook 3–5 minutes (they’ll float when done)
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Taste and adjust seasoning
Toppings (Highly Recommended)
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Sliced green onions
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Bok choy or baby spinach
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Chili oil or chili crisp
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A drizzle of extra sesame oil
Pro Tips
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Freeze uncooked wontons on a tray → store in a bag → cook straight from frozen
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Shrimp version: finely chop raw shrimp + same seasonings
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Add noodles if you want it extra hearty
If you want, I can give you a super-authentic Cantonese version, a 15-minute lazy version, or a vegetarian/mushroom one 😌