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Wonton Soup Recipe

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Delicious homemade Wonton Soup featuring tender ground chicken wontons filled with aromatic ginger, garlic, and green onions, served in a flavorful chicken broth with bok choy. This comforting Asian-inspired soup is perfect as a light meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

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Wonton Filling

  • 1/2 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 24 wonton wrappers (square-shaped, 3½ inches each side)

Soup

  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2–3 green onions, finely chopped
  • 3 baby bok choy, cut lengthwise

Instructions

  1. Prepare Filling: In a bowl, combine ground chicken, rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, grated garlic, grated ginger, light brown sugar, and finely chopped green onions. Mix well until fully incorporated.
  2. Lay Out Wonton Wrappers: Spread the wonton wrappers flat on a clean surface, ensuring they do not stick together.
  3. Add the Filling: Place about one teaspoon of the chicken filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Be careful not to overfill to prevent bursting during cooking.
  4. Moisten Edges: Dip your finger in water and gently run it along the edges of each wrapper to help seal the wontons.
  5. Fold Wontons: Fold two opposite corners of each wrapper together to form a triangle, pressing edges to seal without air pockets. Then bring the remaining two corners together, adding a dab of water where they meet to seal and create the classic wonton shape.
  6. Rest Wontons: Allow the assembled wontons to rest on the surface while you prepare the soup broth.
  7. Prepare Soup: In a large pot over medium heat, add the low-sodium chicken broth, minced garlic, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, and chopped green onions. Bring to a boil, then add the baby bok choy. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the bok choy softens slightly.
  8. Cook Wontons: In a separate large pot, bring about 4 quarts of water to a boil. Gently drop the wontons into the boiling water, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Once the wontons float to the surface, simmer for an additional 2 minutes until dough appears translucent.
  9. Combine and Serve: Strain the cooked wontons and add them directly into the pot with the warm broth and bok choy. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting wonton soup.

Notes

  • Ensure wontons are sealed properly to prevent filling from leaking during boiling.
  • Use low-sodium broth for a healthier option and control saltiness.
  • You can substitute ground chicken with ground pork or turkey if preferred.
  • For extra flavor, add a few drops of chili oil or fresh cilantro when serving.
  • Wontons can be frozen before cooking for meal prep; freeze on a baking sheet before transferring to a bag.

Keywords: Wonton Soup, Chinese Soup, Chicken Wontons, Asian Soup, Comfort Food, Homemade Wontons, Bok Choy Soup

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