Mr. Food’S Easy Wonton Soup

This comforting wonton soup is a weeknight savior, delivering rich, savory flavors in under 40 minutes. Unlike traditional recipes that require hand-wrapping delicate dumplings, this version cuts the wonton skins into strips, creating a unique texture that resembles noodles while keeping the authentic taste. The broth is built from scratch using browned ground pork, fresh mushrooms, and aromatic ginger, resulting in a deeply flavorful base. It is light enough for lunch but hearty enough for dinner. Perfect for rainy days or when you crave something warm and satisfying without the fuss. Serve with a sprinkle of scallions for a fresh, vibrant finish that balances the savory broth.

Cooking Method: Boiling

Cuisine: Chinese

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 2894.4

Description

This comforting wonton soup is a weeknight savior, delivering rich, savory flavors in under 40 minutes. Unlike traditional recipes that require hand-wrapping delicate dumplings, this version cuts the wonton skins into strips, creating a unique texture that resembles noodles while keeping the authentic taste. The broth is built from scratch using browned ground pork, fresh mushrooms, and aromatic ginger, resulting in a deeply flavorful base. It is light enough for lunch but hearty enough for dinner. Perfect for rainy days or when you crave something warm and satisfying without the fuss. Serve with a sprinkle of scallions for a fresh, vibrant finish that balances the savory broth.

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
43 1/2 ounce ready-to-use chicken broth
1 cup water
2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 1/2 ounce fresh mushrooms, sliced (1 cup)
6 ounces wonton skins, cut into 1/2-inch strips
6 scallions, sliced for garnish

Directions

1
In a large soup pot, brown the ground pork over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains.
2
Drain off any excess fat or liquid from the pot.
3
Reduce the heat to medium and add the chicken broth, water, soy sauce, sliced mushrooms, ground ginger, and black pepper to the pot.
4
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
5
Stir in the wonton skin strips, ensuring they are separated and submerged in the broth.
6
Simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the wonton strips are tender and the soup has heated through.
7
Ladle into bowls and garnish with sliced scallions before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2894.4kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 146.7g226%
Saturated Fat 41.6g208%
Cholesterol 1059.2mg354%
Sodium 1388.6mg58%
Total Carbohydrate 2.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 1.3g
Protein 327.0g654%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: wonton, soup, chinese, pork, easy, quick, dinner, comfort food, broth, mushrooms, ginger, scallions, asian, meal, vegetarian-friendly

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/mr-foods-easy-wonton-soup/