Asian Wonton Soup with Fragrant Broth and Fresh Vegetables
A warm and comforting Asian wonton soup featuring delicate handmade wontons, a fragrant savory broth, and a medley of fresh, crisp vegetables for a nourishing meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 wonton wrappers
- 200g ground pork
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup bok choy, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Optional: red chili flakes for heat
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground pork, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well.
- Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water and fold to seal, forming wontons.
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth and water to a boil.
- Add wontons to the boiling broth and cook for 4–5 minutes until they float and are cooked through.
- Add bok choy, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms to the pot. Simmer for another 3–4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and additional soy sauce if needed.
- Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with green onions, fresh cilantro, and optional red chili flakes. Serve hot.
Notes
For an extra depth of flavor, simmer the broth with a few slices of fresh ginger and a star anise before adding the wontons.