Wonton Soup is a delicate and soothing dish from Cantonese cuisine, featuring silky dumplings floating in a light, aromatic broth. Each wonton is packed with flavorful filling, making this soup both comforting and satisfying.

πŸ›’ Ingredients

πŸ₯Ÿ For the Wontons:

200 g ground pork (or chicken/shrimp mix)

½ cup shrimp, finely chopped (optional but authentic)

2 green onions, finely chopped

1 tsp ginger, grated

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

½ tsp white pepper

1 tsp cornstarch

20–25 wonton wrappers

🍲 For the Soup:

4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

1 tsp soy sauce

½ tsp sesame oil

Salt to taste

1–2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed

A few bok choy leaves or spinach (optional)

πŸ₯’ Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling

In a bowl, combine ground pork, shrimp, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and cornstarch. Mix until slightly sticky.

2. Wrap the Wontons

Place a small teaspoon of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper.

Moisten edges with water.

Fold into a triangle, then bring the corners together and press to seal (classic wonton shape).

3. Cook the Wontons

Bring a pot of water to a boil.

Drop in the wontons and cook for 3–4 minutes, until they float and are fully cooked.

Remove and set aside.

4. Prepare the Broth

In another pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer.
Add soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil. Adjust salt to taste.

5. Assemble the Soup

Place cooked wontons in serving bowls.

Add bok choy or greens to the broth and cook briefly.

Pour hot broth over the wontons.

6. Garnish & Serve

Top with chopped green onions or a drizzle of chili oil for extra flavor.

🌟 Tips for Perfect Wonton Soup

Juicy Filling: Stir the filling in one direction to develop a tender texture.

Light Broth: Keep the broth simple so the wontons shine.

Freezing Tip: You can freeze uncooked wontons and cook directly from frozen.

🍜 Serving Ideas

Wonton Soup is perfect as:

A light meal on its own

A starter before fried rice or noodles

A comforting dish during cold or rainy days

πŸ’‘ Pro Tip

Authentic Cantonese wonton soup often uses a mix of pork + shrimp, giving the filling a juicy, slightly springy texture—this is what makes restaurant versions so special.