Wonton Soup

Wonton soup is a simple, light, Chinese classic with juicy pork and shrimp dumplings in a flavorsome broth. These homemade wontons always add delicious, hearty flavor to any dish!

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• ½ pound boneless pork loin, coarsely chopped
• 2 ounces peeled shrimp, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped green onions
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root
• 24 (3.5 inch square) wonton wrappers

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. To make the wontons: Mix pork, shrimp, rice wine, soy sauce, brown sugar, green onions, and ginger together in a large bowl until well combined. Let stand for 25 to 30 minutes.
3. Spoon about 1 teaspoon filling onto the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten all four wrapper edges with water and fold over filling to make a triangle; press the edges firmly to seal.
4. Bring left and right corners together above filling; overlap the tips of these corners, moisten with water, and press together to seal. Repeat until all wrappers have been filled and sealed.
5. To make the soup: Bring chicken stock to a rolling boil in a pot. Gently drop in wontons and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onions.
7. Enjoy!