If you’re a home cook or food lover craving a deeply comforting bowl of soup, this homemade wonton soup is exactly what you need. Delicate dumplings filled with juicy pork and succulent shrimp float in a rich, flavorful broth—it’s cozy, satisfying, and surprisingly easy to make at home. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you’ll become a wonton-wrapping pro in no time!
Whether you’ve tried frozen wontons or ordered from your favorite takeout spot, nothing compares to making them from scratch with fresh, simple ingredients. The difference is truly in the flavor and texture!
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Wonton Soup:
- Fresh, meaty filling with no preservatives or mystery ingredients
- Light yet filling—only about 350 calories per bowl
- Easy to customize with noodles or veggies
- Perfect for meal prep—freeze the extra wontons for later
- Tastes way better than takeout!
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Wontons:
- 50–60 wonton wrappers
- 200g ground pork
- 200g raw shrimp, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine (or dry sherry)
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
For the Broth:
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1-inch slice of ginger
- 1½ tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1½ tbsp Chinese cooking wine
- ¼–½ tsp sesame oil
Optional Add-Ins:
- Egg noodles
- Bok choy or spinach
- Extra green onions for garnish
🥣 How to Make Wonton Soup
1. Make the Wonton Filling
In a large bowl, combine the pork, shrimp, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, cooking wine, salt, and sesame oil. Use a potato masher or fork to mix—mash just enough to combine, keeping some shrimp pieces intact for texture.
2. Wrap the Wontons
Place a few wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of filling into the center of each. Lightly brush two edges with water. Fold diagonally into a triangle, pressing the edges to seal. Then, moisten one corner and pinch the two bottom corners together to form a traditional wonton shape. Place on a tray or in a container as you go.
💡 Tip: Watch a quick video tutorial if you’re a visual learner—it’s easier than it looks!
3. Cook or Freeze
To cook: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add wontons and cook for about 4 minutes or until they float.
To freeze: Arrange uncooked wontons in a single layer in a container and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag. Cook from frozen for 6–8 minutes.
4. Make the Broth
In a saucepan, add the chicken broth, smashed garlic, ginger slice, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine. Simmer for 5–10 minutes to develop flavor. Remove garlic and ginger before serving. You can blanch veggies in the broth if using.
5. Assemble the Soup
Add cooked egg noodles to serving bowls if desired. Place 5–6 cooked wontons in each bowl. Ladle the hot broth over the top and garnish with fresh green onions.
📝 Pro Tips
- Use fresh or thawed shrimp for best texture
- Freeze extra wontons for quick meals anytime
- Add white pepper and more sesame oil to boost flavor
- Try spinach, mushrooms, or napa cabbage as veggie add-ins
🥢 Final Thoughts
This homemade wonton soup is everything a cozy meal should be—warm, savory, and full of love. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to frozen dumplings or bland takeout. Make a double batch, freeze the extras, and enjoy a steaming bowl of comfort any night of the week!