Easy Homemade Wonton Soup

Name: Wonton Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 50-60 wonton wrappers; 200 grams of ground beef; 200 grams of chopped shrimp; 1 tablespoon of finely grated fresh root ginger; 5 tablespoons of finely chopped shallot; 3 tablespoons of light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons of Chinese cooking wine; 1/2 teaspoon of salt; 2 tablespoons of roasted sesame oil; 3 cups of chicken broth; 2 cloves of garlic; 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar

If you are craving a spectacular Chinese dish, make this easy wonton soup to leave you wanting more! Follow this recipe step-by-step, and you’ll be whipping out perfect wontons in no time!

Chinese Cuisine

September 8, 2021

Difficulty Easy

Servings 4 people

Preparation 20 mins

Cooking 15 mins

Total 35 mins

Recipe Contents

Ingredients Directions Nutrition Equipments Tips

Ingredients

200 grams of ground beef
200 grams of chopped shrimp
1 tablespoon of finely grated fresh root ginger
5 tablespoons of finely chopped shallot
3 tablespoons of light soy sauce
2 tablespoons of Chinese cooking wine
1/2 teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of roasted sesame oil
3 cups of chicken broth
2 cloves of garlic
2 teaspoons of granulated sugar
50-60 wonton wrappers

Directions

Place all the filling ingredients mentioned above in a bowl and mash them to make a perfectly smooth mixture. You may leave the prawns in chunk form rather than crushing them completely.
Lay down the wonton wrappers and fill in the filling, about 1-2 teaspoons for each wonton. Wet the edges of the wonton with water and wrap it around the filling, pressing out all the air.
Place the wontons in a lid as you work through the soup to prevent the wontons from drying out.
Next, put all broth ingredients - 3 cups chicken broth, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoon light soy sauce, 2 teaspoon sugar, 2 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine, ½ teaspoon sesame oil - in a pan over high heat. Bring it to a simmer and then reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, then remove garlic and ginger and transfer to bowls.
Boil water in a pot and put the wontons in it for about 4 minutes. Take them out once they start to float and add to the soup bowls.
Enjoy your meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Wonton Soup

Serves 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories234

% Daily Value*

Protein 17.5 g35%

Total Fat 6.4 g8.2%

Cholesterol 80 mg26.7%

Sodium 932 mg40.5%

Potassium 410 mg8.7%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Tips

To prevent the wontons from drying out, keep their skin covered.
To keep the wontons from falling apart, keep their fillings small and avoid big wontons. A good measure, in this case, is 1 teaspoon of filling for each wonton.
To keep the wontons from falling apart in the soup, steam them first and then place them in the broth. Steaming also prevents the wontons from overcooking.
Peanut oil is the recommended choice of oil for cooking wontons as it doesn’t burn easily. However, vegetable oils like canola and corn oil are fine too.
To make the wontons stick together, wet the edges of the wrapper by dipping your fingers in water and then moistening the wrapper. Next, fold the wrapper into a triangle shape and press to remove any air bubbles and seal it well.
It’s better to use store-bought wonton wrappers for this recipe, as homemade wrappers might turn out thin and may take more time. However, both the yellow and white wrappers are fine.
Instead of using water in the meat filling, use an egg. The egg will hold the wonton filling better and keep it from drying out. To have a fluffy filling, stir it in one direction for 4-5 minutes until the texture is sticky. If you are not in a rush, you can store this sticky filling in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
Wontons might get damaged if you freeze them. If there is some leftover, and you want to freeze it, keep the wontons in a tray or a pan where they are not touching each other to make sure they don't stick and lose shape. Put this tray in the freezer, and once frozen, transfer it to a plastic bag for storage.

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What is Wonton Soup?

Wonton soup is a Chinese specialty dish. It can be served as a main dish or in between meals. Wontons are like Asian ravioli with minced meat filling. Wonton soup is when you dump filled wontons in chicken broth.

There are many variations like chicken wonton soup, beef wonton soup, and Shrimp wonton soup recipe, but this easy wonton soup recipe will give you the tools you need to make perfect wonton filling and wonton soup broth every time.

Is Wonton Soup Healthy?

Yes, this easy wonton soup is very healthy and full of protein. The wonton recipe uses meat, ginger, garlic, shrimp, prawns, chicken, and more, and all the wonton soup ingredients are rich in healthy nutrients. In addition to being protein-rich, Wonton soup is also rich in carbs and great to give you a boost of energy, especially if you work out.

What to Serve with Wonton Soup?

You can top off your easy wonton soup with some noodles or garnish it with a spicy sauce. Serving with chicken roast, bok choy or broccoli stir-fry is a great idea too.

Other amazing serving options for a full-blown Chinese meal are soy sauce fried rice, Chinese cucumber salad, garlic sauce, and bread rolls. And if none of that is your jam, you can just enjoy your soup as is or with literally anything you like.

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What Meat Is In Wonton Soup? (Wonton soup variations)

Wontons are usually filled with meat fillings and eaten with duck sauce, hot mustard, or plum sauce. The meat used is traditionally pork, but beef is a commonly used alternative, and shrimp is an even more popular one. And if you don't like beef and shrimp, you can go for a crab wonton soup recipe made with delicious crab wontons.

Recipe byPetite Gourmets