Description
This easy homemade chicken wonton soup features juicy chicken-filled wontons, fresh ginger, and a savory broth for the ultimate comfort dinner. Ready in under an hour, it’s a cozy, nourishing meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb ground chicken (mix of thigh and breast recommended)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (plus 2 more for garnish, sliced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (plus 2-inch piece, sliced for broth)
- 4 garlic cloves (2 minced for filling, 2 smashed for broth)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (plus 2 tbsp for broth)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (plus 1 tsp for finishing)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 24 wonton wrappers (square, store-bought or homemade)
- Pinch of white pepper (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 heads bok choy, chopped (or baby spinach)
- 1 large carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
- Pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: chili crisp or sriracha, fresh cilantro, extra green onions, toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, 2 finely chopped green onions, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, a pinch of white pepper, and a small pinch of salt. Mix gently until just combined.
- Set out wonton wrappers and a small bowl of water. Place about 1 tsp of filling in the center of each wrapper. Wet the edges with water, fold into a triangle, pressing out air bubbles, then pinch corners together to seal.
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, add 6 cups chicken broth, 2-inch sliced ginger, and 2 smashed garlic cloves. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and let the flavors infuse for 10 minutes.
- Stir in julienned carrot and chopped bok choy. Simmer 3-4 minutes until veggies are just tender.
- Carefully add wontons to the simmering broth in batches. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until they float and the filling is cooked through.
- Add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and a final drizzle of sesame oil. Taste and adjust salt or pepper as needed. Remove ginger slices and garlic if desired.
- Ladle soup and wontons into bowls. Garnish with sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, chili crisp, or sesame seeds as desired. Serve hot.
Notes
For gluten-free, use rice paper wrappers and tamari. Don’t overstuff wontons—1 tsp filling is plenty. Simmer gently to avoid breaking wrappers. Store leftovers with wontons and broth separate if possible. Freeze uncooked wontons for quick future meals. Add mushrooms, spinach, or seasonal veggies for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 cups (480 mL) per serving
- Calories: 270320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 8001000
- Fat: 68
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 3035
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1822
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