Homemade Wonton Soup

🥟 Homemade Wonton Soup
🛒 Ingredients
For the wonton filling:
250 g ground chicken or pork
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
Salt & pepper to taste
For wrapping:
Wonton wrappers (store-bought or homemade)
For the soup broth:
1 liter chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
Optional: a few drops fish sauce (adds depth)
Optional add-ins:
Bok choy or spinach
Sliced mushrooms
Carrots (thinly sliced)
👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the filling
   Mix ground meat, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
2. Fold the wontons
   Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each wrapper
   Wet the edges with water
   Fold into a triangle, then bring corners together and press to seal
   👉 Don’t worry about perfection—rustic shapes still taste amazing.
3. Prepare the broth
   In a pot, bring chicken broth to a simmer.
   Add garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and optional fish sauce. Let it simmer for 5–10 minutes.
4. Cook the wontons
   Drop wontons into the simmering broth
   Cook for 4–5 minutes (they’ll float when done)
5. Add vegetables (optional)
   Toss in veggies during the last 2–3 minutes of cooking.
6. Serve
   Ladle into bowls and top with:
   Extra green onions
   Chili oil (if you like heat)
   Fresh herbs
   ⚡ Quick Shortcut Version
   Use frozen/store-bought wontons and follow the same broth steps—ready in under 15 minutes.
   💡 Tips
   Make extra wontons and freeze them (cook straight from frozen)
   A dash of white pepper gives authentic flavor
   Add noodles if you want a heartier meal