Homemade Wonton Soup

Homemade Wonton Soup

Introduction

Warm up your kitchen with a steaming bowl of Homemade Wonton Soup! This recipe is comforting, tasty, and perfect for sharing with family or friends. The flavors come together to create a delicious meal that feels like a big hug in a bowl!

Why Make This Recipe

Homemade Wonton Soup is easy to make and uses simple ingredients. It’s a great way to enjoy hearty flavors without spending all day in the kitchen. Plus, your family will love it, and you’ll feel good knowing exactly what went into the soup!

How to Make Homemade Wonton Soup

Ingredients:

For the Wontons:

  • 1/2 lb ground chicken
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 package wonton wrappers

For the Soup:

  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2-3 slices of fresh ginger
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • Soy sauce (to taste)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions:

  1. Prepare the wonton filling: In a bowl, mix together the ground chicken, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger until well combined.

  2. Assemble the wontons: Take a wonton wrapper and place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center. Moisten the edges with water, fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle, and then bring the two corners together and pinch to seal. Repeat until all filling is used.

  3. Make the soup: In a large pot, combine the chicken broth and water. Add slices of ginger and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer.

  4. Cook the wontons: Gently add the prepared wontons to the simmering broth. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the wontons float to the surface and are cooked through.

  5. Serve: Remove the slices of ginger from the soup. Ladle the wontons and broth into bowls, and garnish with chopped green onions. Adjust seasoning with soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.

How to Serve Homemade Wonton Soup

Serve your Homemade Wonton Soup hot right out of the pot! It’s great as a main dish or even as a starter. Don’t forget to have some extra soy sauce on the side for those who like it a bit saltier.

How to Store Homemade Wonton Soup

If you have leftovers, let the soup cool and then store it in an airtight container in the fridge. It can last for 3-4 days. Just reheat it on the stove before serving again.

Tips to Make Homemade Wonton Soup

  • Make sure not to overfill the wontons; one teaspoon is just right.
  • Fresh ginger gives the best flavor, but you can use ground ginger if that’s all you have.
  • You can freeze uncooked wontons for later! They should be cooked from frozen in the soup.

Variation

Feel free to swap out chicken for ground pork or shrimp in the wontons. You can also add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.

FAQs

1. Can I use store-bought wontons? Yes! If you’re short on time, you can use pre-made wontons from the store.

2. What if I can’t find wonton wrappers? You can use dumpling wrappers as a substitute. They will work just as well!

3. Is this recipe gluten-free? You can make it gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce and wonton wrappers if available.

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