Delicate pork-filled wontons simmered in a savory broth with greens—simple, comforting, and perfect any time of year.
⏱ Prep Time: 25 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 10 minutes
⏳ Total Time: ~35 minutes
Servings: 4
🧾 Ingredients
Wontons
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30–35 wonton wrappers
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½ lb ground pork (or chicken/shrimp)
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tsp grated ginger
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 green onion, finely chopped
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1 tsp cornstarch
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Black pepper, to taste
Soup
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6 cups chicken broth
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1 tsp soy sauce
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½ tsp sesame oil
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1 clove garlic, smashed
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1-inch ginger slice
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Green onions, sliced
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Baby bok choy or spinach (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make Filling
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In a bowl, mix pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, green onion, cornstarch, and pepper
2. Fill Wontons
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Place 1 tsp filling in center of wrapper
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Moisten edges with water, fold and seal tightly
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Keep covered with a damp towel
3. Prepare Broth
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Bring broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to a gentle boil
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Simmer 5 minutes, then remove garlic & ginger
4. Cook Wontons
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Drop wontons into simmering broth
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Cook 3–4 minutes until they float and filling is cooked through
5. Add Greens & Serve
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Add bok choy or spinach, cook 1 minute
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Garnish with green onions
🍽 Flavor & Texture
✔ Light, savory broth
✔ Tender wontons
✔ Juicy filling
✔ Clean, comforting taste
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Shrimp wontons: Use chopped shrimp
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Crispy option: Fry wontons separately
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Extra umami: Add a splash of fish sauce
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Make ahead: Freeze uncooked wontons
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Spicy: Add chili oil or sambal
📊 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
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Calories: 280
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Protein: 18g
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Carbs: 24g
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Fat: 12g
