A Classic Wonton Soup Recipe with Pork and Shrimp

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225g) ground pork
• 4 oz (115g) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 24 wonton wrappers
• 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 3 slices fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (for broth)
• 1 tsp sesame oil (for broth)
• Fresh chopped green onions, for garnish
• Optional: baby bok choy or spinach for extra greens

Instructions

1. To make this classic wonton soup recipe, start by combining pork, shrimp, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and salt in a bowl. Mix until well blended.

2. Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold into a triangle, and press to seal. Bring the two bottom corners together and pinch to secure.

3. In a large pot, bring the broth to a boil with smashed garlic, sliced ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove garlic and ginger.

4. Meanwhile, bring another pot of water to a gentle boil. Add wontons in batches and cook for 4–5 minutes, or until they float and are fully cooked.

5. Add optional greens to the broth and let wilt slightly.

6. Transfer cooked wontons to serving bowls. Ladle hot broth and greens over them. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.

Notes

• This wonton soup recipe can be made ahead—freeze extra wontons for later
• Swap pork with chicken or mushrooms for a variation
• Adjust salt and soy sauce to taste based on broth type
• Enjoy with a side of steamed rice or dumplings