My Mother's Better Than Takeout Wonton Soup

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with “My Mother’s Better Than Takeout Wonton Soup,” a heartwarming recipe that delivers authentic flavors right in your kitchen. This homemade version of the Chinese classic features delicate pork-filled wontons, seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, nestled in a vibrant chicken broth infused with baby bok choy and thinly sliced carrots. Perfectly comforting yet surprisingly easy, this recipe comes together in just under an hour, making it ideal for busy nights. With tender wontons that float like little clouds and a broth seasoned to perfection with soy sauce and white pepper, this soup is a healthier, more flavorful alternative to takeout. Serve piping hot and garnish with fresh green onions for a restaurant-quality experience that will become a cherished family tradition.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground pork
• 3 stalks Green onions (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (finely grated)
• 40 pieces Wonton wrappers
• 8 cups Chicken broth
• 2 heads Baby bok choy (chopped)
• 2 medium Carrots (thinly sliced)
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (for broth adjustment)
• 0.5 teaspoon White pepper
• 0 to taste Salt (to taste)
• 2 stalks Chopped green onions (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, finely chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well to make the wonton filling.

Step 2

Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Add about 1 teaspoon of the pork filling to the center of the wrapper.

Step 3

Dip your finger in water and dampen the edges of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper into a triangular shape around the filling, pressing the edges together to seal.

Step 4

Bring the two bottom corners of the triangle together under the filling, dampen one, and press them together to form a wonton shape. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Step 5

In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Add the chopped baby bok choy and sliced carrots to the broth. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 7

Lower the heat to a gentle boil and carefully add the wontons to the soup. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the wontons float to the surface and are cooked through.

Step 8

Season the broth with additional soy sauce, white pepper, and salt as needed.

Step 9

Serve the wonton soup hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2912.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1012.4

Total Fat 3.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8391.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 182.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 16.4g
Protein 68.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 819.8mg	0%
Iron 20.6mg	0%
Potassium 3753.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.9%

Protein: 26.5%

Carbs: 70.7%