The Ultimate Guide to Wonton Soup (2024)

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Autumn is here and it is always pleasuring to have bowls of warm wonton soup in cooler days. This is my ultimate guide to the prefect homemade Chinese wonton soup with several common ways to make it.

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Wontons and dumplings are two specialtiesfrom China. They can be served among meals or as meals. Wonton can be deep-fried but the most common serving way is with a broth. Wonton soup can be mild in chicken stock, or hot and sour in a spicy Sichuan broth or even hotter with larger amount of chili oil. In this post, I will guide you to make paper thin wrapper, fluffy and well flavored filling and easy method to prepare the broth, plus how to wrap wonton in 6 different ways.

Make the perfect wonton filling at home

Since there is no extra vegetable added in wonton fillings, it is quite important to keep the filling juicy and fluffy, otherwise the meat get dried out after cooking. The process of wonton filling shares some commons with meatballs. Instead of adding water in the meat, I use egg in most of my daily cooking because egg liquid holds the filling better while moisten it to avoid drying out.

The key technique for a fluffy and tender filling is to stir the filling in one direction at least for 3-4 minutes until the filling becomes quite sticky. When the filling is well stirred, you can feel a strong resistance if you want to continue mixing. Refrigerating the filling for 15 to 20 minutes before wrapping if you are not in a hurry can improve the taste greatly.

About the wrappers

If you purchase wonton wrappers in an Asian market, you may find white larger ones and yellow small ones. The yellow wonton wrapper comes from Cantonese cuisine. But in other areas like Sichuan, wonton wrappers usually present in yellowish white. Both types are ok. In addition to store-bought wrappers, we can make wonton wrappers at home. Handmade wonton wrappers can be paper thin, usually much thinner than store-bought ones.

Tips for starting wrapping wontons at home

  • Always keep the wonton skin covered so they will not dry out in the air.
  • Mind the size of your filling and avoid big wontons. I recommend around 1 teaspoon of filling for each wonton.

Place around 1 teaspoon of filling at 1/3 of the wrapper. Moisten the edges with your fingers. Fold the wrap in the middle to form a rectangular shape in the center part of the wrapper.Fold up the filling again. Moisten one corner and at last overlay the two corners.

If you need picture tutorial or learn other ways, check how to wrap wontons.

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How to store or freeze wonton

We usually make a large batch of wonton, sometimes they are leftover so we need to freeze them for the next meal. Lots of guys destroyed their wontons in this freezing process. Following is my method of keeping the raw wonton well kept after frozen.

  1. Firstly take a large pan, line with paper. Place the filled wonton and keep some space among each one and make sure they don’t touch. Place the pan to your freezer, wait until they’re frozen and become firm.
  2. Transfer the wontons to a bag and move the air by pinching. Otherwise, they sticky to each other and you are not able to separate them after frozen, which further destroy the wrappers completely.

How to serve wonton in soups

The easiest way to make a wonton soup is to use light soy sauce, sesame oil, dried seaweed and baby dried shrimp to give a pot of boiling water a seafood kind flavor. This version is easy, quick and the most frequently one used in my kitchen.

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Or with a hot and sour sauce. In my hometown Chongqing, wontons are usually served in this way.

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If you get any stock like pork stock or chicken stock at home. Simply add salt, white pepper and stock to make a light wonton soup.

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The Ultimate Guide to Wonton Soup

An ultimate guide to wonton soup, with easy stock broth, Szechuan hot and sour broth and a seafood like flavor seaweed stock.

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Course: Soup

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: wonton

Prep Time: 40 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 704kcal

Author: Elaine

Ingredients

  • 60 wonton wrappers
  • 2-3 Bok Choy

Wonton Filling

  • 1 and 1/2 cup ground pork
  • 1/2 cup minced shrimp
  • 1/4 tsp. white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. ginger
  • 2 tbsp. chopped scallion
  • 1 tbsp. oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp. light soy sauce
  • 1 egg

Sauce for hot and sour wonton soup (2 servings)

  • 2 tbsp. chili oil or to taste
  • 1 tbsp. light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. black vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. sesame oil
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 2 tsp. chopped scallion
  • salt to taste
  • a small pinch of white pepper

Stock version

  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tbsp. white pepper
  • 1 tbsp. chopped scallion
  • 1 cup hot stock

Seaweed wonton soup

  • 3 cups of water
  • 5 g dried seaweed you can use pieces
  • 2 tbsp. papery dried baby shrimp
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. white pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp. light soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp. sesame oil
  • chopped scallion

Instructions

Wonton filling

  • Add all the ingredients for the filling in a larger bowl. Then stir it with chopsticks or fork in one direction for 3-4 minutes until the filling get sticky. When the filling is well stirred, you can feel the strong resistance when stirring.

  • Covered and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes if you are not in a hurry.

Wrapper wonton

  • Place around 1 teaspoon of filling at 1/3 of the wrapper.

  • Moisten the edges with your fingers.

  • Fold the wrap in the middle to form a rectangular shape in the center part of the wrapper. Fold up the filling again.

  • Moisten one corner and at last overlay the two corners. Repeat to finish all of those wrappers.

Spicy broth

  • Mix all the ingredients, chili oil, sesame oil, light soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and scallion well in a small bowl. And then divide into two portions and transfer to two serving bowls. Add salt and pepper separately so you can slightly adjust the saltiness.

  • Boil water in a pot, add 10 to 20 wontons each time. Continue cooking 2 minutes after they float on the surface. In the last minute, add your Bok Choy or other green vegetables to blanch. Transfer out and serve with chopped scallion.

Cook wontons for the pre-pared broth

  • Add salt, white pepper and chopped scallion in a serving bowl, then pour around 1 cup to 2 cups of hot stock in

  • Boil water in a pot, add 10 to 20 wontons each time. Continue cooking 2 minutes after they float on the surface. In the last minute, add your Bok Choy or other green vegetables to blanch. Transfer out and serve with chopped scallion.

Cook wontons with seaweed

  • Boil water in a small pot (holds 3 cups of water in my video), add 12 wontons. When the wonton float on the surface, place seaweed, dried baby shrimp, garlic and Bok Choy. Then turn off fire and salt, white pepper, light soy sauce, sesame oil and chopped scallion. Serve directly with the pot.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 704kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 2513mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 7.1mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 5.3mg

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FAQs

What is the broth of wonton soup made of? ›

Wonton soup is usually based in chicken broth, or a restaurant's house broth. Our recipe calls for chicken broth and water, which is seasoned with salt, oil, fish sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper.

How do you keep wontons from falling apart in soup? ›

A little water acts as the “glue” to keep the wontons sealed tight so they don't fall apart as they cook. Remember to buy square wrappers (round wrappers don't work with this folding technique) and press as much air out of the wontons as you can while sealing them.

What is the proper way to eat wonton soup? ›

How to eat. You eat wonton soup from a bowl, with an earthenware soup spoon in one hand and chopsticks in the other. Scoop the wontons from the soup with your chopsticks and eat the liquid with the spoon. Easy.

What is the difference between war wonton soup at wonton soup? ›

Wor Wonton Soup is similar to regular Wonton Soup, but it typically includes a wider variety of ingredients such as meat, vegetables, and sometimes seafood. The addition of these extra ingredients gives Wor Wonton Soup a heartier and more substantial flavor.

What makes wonton soup taste so good? ›

The flavors of wonton soup are warm, comforting, and yet gentle on the digestive tract. The broth is simple and brought to life with a drizzle of sesame oil and, usually, white pepper. The delicate wonton pouches are not too heavy on the stomach, and the ginger is light and helps with nausea.

What's the difference between Chinese dumpling soup and wonton soup? ›

When comparing Chinese dumplings vs wontons, some key differences are: Wrappers: Wonton wrappers are thinner, are usually square, and may contain egg. Dumpling wrappers are thicker, are usually round, and don't require egg. Filling: Dumplings can be filled or unfilled.

What are the crunchy things in wonton soup? ›

Only 2 ingredients needed: wonton or eggroll wrappers and oil. They taste just like the crunchy strips you are served at most Asian restaurants. There is nothing like the texture and crunch of wonton strips and they are so easy to make at home. They make a great snack or serve them with soup or salad.

Why do my wontons keep breaking? ›

Often they burst during cooking because they have too much filling for the amount of dough. Some doughs are too dry, so the dumplings won't stay sealed. Others can be too wet and sticky and end up tearing. If the filling isn't cohesive enough, it will tumble out when you bite into it.

Does wonton soup get soggy? ›

Just like the real thing, wonton noodles get soggy quickly so you should add them right before serving. If you think you'll have leftovers, save some to add fresh when you reheat the soup.

Do they eat wonton soup in China? ›

Wonton soup is one of the most enduring and popular dishes in Chinese cuisine. It now has widespread acclaim as a staple dish wherever you might be in the world. It has travelled through history and throughout the world, resulting in many different versions both within and outside of China.

What goes well with wonton soup? ›

This homemade wonton soup goes great alongside stir-fried veggies like baby bok choy or asparagus. For other dumpling ideas, check out our recipes for crispy potstickers, har gow, and xiao long bao.

Why are my wontons falling apart in soup? ›

If a lot of wontons start to fall apart, it might mean you've cooked them too long. Transfer them to a bowl immediately. Always taste a wonton before you serve them.

Is wonton soup healthy? ›

Beyond it's delicate and delectable flavors, it's served with health-boosting ingredients that can catapult your energy, help build muscles, and provide the necessary nutrients you need to enhance your well-being.

What is the difference between wonton soup and subgum wonton soup? ›

Wor Wonton Soup is a wonton soup with lots of vegetables, sliced chicken, roast pork, and shrimp added, to make a full meal in one bowl.

What is Chinese soup broth made of? ›

It takes more than just chicken broth and soy sauce to make a Chinese soup broth! Chinese cooking wine – the key ingredient. Just 1.5 tablespoons adds complexity and depth of flavour to the store bought chicken stock. Without it, the broth will taste “flat” ie missing something.

What is the liquid in soup made of? ›

Soup is a primarily liquid food, generally served warm or hot (but may be cool or cold), that is made by combining ingredients of meat or vegetables with stock, milk, or water. Hot soups are additionally characterized by boiling solid ingredients in liquids in a pot until the flavors are extracted, forming a broth.

What is soup stock made of? ›

Stock is a mixture of boiled or simmered ingredients that typically include animal bones, meats, vegetables, and possibly a small amount of salt. Stocks are often used as a base for foods such as soups, stews, sauces, and gravies.

What is the soup in soup dumplings made of? ›

One of the major components of soup dumplings is the broth, of course. The most traditional recipes make the broth with water and pork bones. Scallions, Chinese rice wine, ginger, garlic, white pepper, and other herbs or traditional seasonings could be used.

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