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Wor Wonton Soup Recipe

Wor Wonton Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish packed with pork-filled wontons, shrimp, and fresh vegetables in a fragrant broth. The combination of soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger enhances the depth of flavor, while tender wontons and crisp vegetables make every spoonful satisfying.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Soup
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 8 people
Calories 283 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl for water
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Large pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Parchment-lined pan

Ingredients
  

Soup

  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp sliced green onions
  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 24 medium shrimp thawed, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups mixed vegetables such as carrots, celery, broccoli, and bok choy, divided
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Wonton Filling

  • 30 wonton wrappers
  • 8 oz ground pork
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 4 green onions finely chopped
  • 1½ tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions
 

  • Mix pork, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, egg white, and cornstarch in a bowl.
    This image shows freshly prepared wontons and chopped vegetables being added to the bubbling pot of broth, infusing the soup with rich flavors.
  • Keep the wonton wrappers covered with plastic wrap.
    This image shows wonton wrappers neatly arranged and ready to be filled, ensuring they remain soft and pliable for easy folding.
  • Lay out 2–3 wrappers at a time, place a teaspoon of filling in the center, moisten the edges with water, and fold into a triangle.
  • Moisten the tips, bring them together, and press to seal.
    This image shows a spoon carefully placing the filling onto a wonton wrapper before being folded into a traditional shape.
  • Arrange on a parchment-lined pan or dust the bottoms with flour to prevent sticking.
    This image shows fingers pressing the edges of a wonton wrapper, sealing it tightly to prevent any filling from leaking during cooking.
  • Bring broth to a boil and add soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, carrots, and celery.
    This image shows a pot of broth at a rolling boil, infused with soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, carrots, and celery.
  • Simmer for 2 minutes, then add wontons, bok choy, and broccoli.
    This image shows plump shrimp being cooked in the broth, turning pink and tender as they absorb the aromatic flavors.
  • Let cook for 5 more minutes, adding shrimp in the last 3 minutes.
    This image shows a ladle stirring the simmering soup, incorporating all the ingredients before garnishing with green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Remove from heat, stir in any remaining ingredients, and serve immediately.
    This image shows a beautifully plated bowl of Wor Wonton Soup, served hot with perfectly cooked wontons, shrimp, and vegetables in a flavorful broth.

Notes

  • Before wrapping all the wontons, cook a small portion of filling and taste to adjust seasoning.
  • They save time and work just as well as homemade dough.
  • Avoid boiling the wontons too hard, or they may break apart.
  • Swap shrimp for chicken, tofu, or extra wontons to suit your preference.