Easy Homemade Wonton Soup
Quick, comforting, and full of umami—this homemade wonton soup is perfect for cozy meals. Make it with frozen or fresh pork wontons!
Servings 2
Calories 5kcal
Ingredients
Wontons
- 15 –20 frozen wontons or homemade fresh pork wontons
Soup base seasonings
- 1 tsp chopped scallion
- 1 tsp chopped cilantro or chopped celery
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- 1/4 tsp white pepper powder
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp black vinegar optional, for tangy aroma
- 1 tsp papery dried shrimp or 5g seaweed
- 1 tsp lard or 1/2 tsp sesame oil for a richer broth
Other
- 500 ml water (or bone broth/chicken broth for a deeper flavor)
Instructions
Cook the Wontons
- Bring 500ml of water or broth to a boil in a pot. Gently add the wontons and stir lightly to prevent sticking to the bottom.
- Boil on high heat until the wontons float. Add about half a bowl of cold water and bring it back to a boil. Continue cooking for 1–2 minutes, until the wrappers turn translucent and the filling is fully cooked.
Make the Soup Base
- While the wontons are cooking, prepare a large serving bowl. Add the scallion, cilantro, dried shrimp (or seaweed), salt, chicken bouillon, white pepper, soy sauce, black vinegar, and lard (or sesame oil).
- Ladle in 2–3 spoonfuls of the boiling wonton water (or preheated broth). Stir well to dissolve the seasonings and build the fragrant soup base.
Assemble and Serve
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked wontons into the prepared bowl. Stir gently to mix.
- Optional: sprinkle with white sesame seeds or add a few drops of chili oil for an extra boost of flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.1mg