A comforting Chinese-inspired soup with tender homemade wontons, a flavorful broth, and fresh green onions.
This delicious wonton soup is perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner. Delicate dumplings filled with seasoned meat are served in a warm, savory broth infused with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Fresh green onions add a wonderful finishing touch!
Preparation Time: 35 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Homemade Wontons
- 250 g ground pork or ground chicken
- 1 package wonton wrappers (approximately 25–30 wrappers)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Soup Broth
- 6 cups (1.5 liters) chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach or bok choy, chopped
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Garnishing
- Freshly sliced green onions
- Chopped fresh cilantro, optional
- A drizzle of sesame oil
- Chili oil, optional
Instructions
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