🍜 Master Chen’s Tasty Wonton Soup (Homestyle Version)
A comforting Chinese-style soup with delicate wontons in a flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy meal.
⏱️ Time
Prep: ~25 minutes
Cook: ~10 minutes
Serves: 3–4
🧾 Ingredients
For the Wontons
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200 g (7 oz) ground pork
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
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1 tsp cornstarch
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20–25 wonton wrappers
For the Broth
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6 cups chicken broth
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp sesame oil
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½ tsp white pepper
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1 tsp grated ginger
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1 clove garlic, smashed
Optional Add-ins
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bok choy or baby spinach
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sliced green onions
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a few drops chili oil
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the filling
In a bowl combine:
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ground pork
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soy sauce
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sesame oil
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ginger
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garlic
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green onions
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cornstarch
Mix until well combined.
2️⃣ Assemble the wontons
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Place about 1 teaspoon filling in the center of each wrapper.
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Wet the edges with water.
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Fold into a triangle and press the edges to seal.
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Bring the corners together to form the classic wonton shape.
3️⃣ Prepare the broth
In a large pot combine:
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chicken broth
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soy sauce
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sesame oil
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ginger
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garlic
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white pepper
Bring to a gentle simmer.
4️⃣ Cook the wontons
Add the wontons to the simmering broth and cook 4–5 minutes until they float and the pork is cooked through.
5️⃣ Finish the soup
Add bok choy or spinach if using and cook 1 more minute.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with:
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green onions
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chili oil (optional)
🍽️ Serving Tip
Serve hot with:
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steamed dumplings
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fried rice
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or simple chili crisp on the side.
💡 Quick shortcut:
Use store-bought frozen wontons and just make the broth — dinner in 10 minutes.
If you want, I can also show you:
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Restaurant-style wonton soup secrets (why Chinese takeout broth tastes better)
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5 ways to fold wontons like a chef
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The viral 15-minute lazy wonton soup 🍜✨