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Easy Wonton Soup

Juicy homemade pork wontons simmered in a savory ginger-garlic broth with baby bok choy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces ground pork
  • 2 scallions finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • 28 square wonton wrappers
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 slices fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce for the broth
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil for finishing
  • 2 heads baby bok choy halved
  • Sliced scallions for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small bowl of water (for sealing)
  • Baking sheet (for holding wontons)
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Mix the filling ingredients until sticky and well combined.
  2. Step 2: Fill and fold the wontons, sealing the edges with water.
  3. Tip: Keep unused wrappers covered.
  4. Step 3: Simmer the broth with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce for 10 minutes and remove the aromatics.
  5. Step 4: Cook the wontons in the gently boiling broth for 4 to 5 minutes until they float.
  6. Tip: Pork should reach 160°F.
  7. Step 5: Add the bok choy and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Step 6: Finish with sesame oil and serve with scallions.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per serving.
Freeze uncooked wontons for quick weeknight soup.