Comforting Chicken Wonton Soup
A delightful soup featuring flavorful broth and tender wontons filled with ground chicken and spices, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 30-40 square wonton wrappers
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 scallions, cut into thirds
- A few drops of chili oil (optional)
- Salt (to taste)
- Thinly sliced scallions (for garnishing)
- Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnishing)
- Chili crisp or chili oil (optional)
- A squeeze of lime (for brightness)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, chopped green onions, cornstarch, rice vinegar, and white pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Fill the Wontons: Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Place a teaspoon of the chicken filling in the center. Moisten the edges with water, fold the wrapper over to form a triangle, and seal securely. Make sure there are no air pockets. Repeat until all filling is used.
- Simmer the Broth: In a large pot, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, sliced ginger, smashed garlic, and chopped scallions. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to infuse the flavors. Season with salt to taste.
- Cook the Wontons: Carefully add the filled wontons to the simmering broth. Cook for about 5-8 minutes or until they float to the surface and are cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pot; you can cook them in batches if necessary.
- Assemble and Serve: Remove the pot from heat. Ladle the soup and wontons into bowls. Garnish with sliced scallions, fresh cilantro, chili crisp or oil, and a squeeze of lime for brightness. Serve warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace ground chicken with finely chopped mushrooms and tofu. Use gluten-free wonton wrappers to make this dish gluten-free.