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Chinese Wonton Soup

This Chinese Wonton Soup recipe features tender, juicy wontons filled with a savory mixture, floating in a light yet flavorful chicken broth. It's a comforting and balanced meal, perfect as a starter or a light main course.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 6 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package wonton wrappers
  • 1/2 pound ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions about 2-3 stalks
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 8 cups chicken broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • Optional: a few slices of fresh ginger
  • Chopped green onions for serving
  • Sesame oil for serving
  • Baby bok choy or other leafy greens blanched, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Make the Wonton Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped green onions, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper. Mix well until combined.
  • Fill the Wontons: Place a wonton wrapper on a flat surface. Place about a teaspoon of filling in the center.
  • Seal the Wontons: Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water. Fold in half diagonally to form a triangle, pressing out air and sealing edges. Optionally, bring the two bottom corners of the triangle together and pinch to create a nurse's cap shape.
  • Repeat: Continue filling and sealing wontons until all filling is used.
  • Cook the Wontons: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Gently drop wontons into boiling water in batches. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until they float and filling is cooked. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Prepare the Broth: In a separate large pot, bring 8 cups chicken broth, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, and optional ginger slices to a simmer. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Assemble the Soup: Divide cooked wontons among serving bowls. Ladle hot broth over wontons.
  • Garnish and Serve: Top with chopped green onions and a few drops of sesame oil. Add blanched greens if desired. Serve immediately.