🎉 Introduction
Homemade Chicken Wonton Soup is the perfect comfort food — warm, soothing, and packed with delicate flavors. Tender wontons filled with seasoned chicken float in a fragrant broth with fresh vegetables, making this dish both nourishing and satisfying.
It’s a perfect choice for chilly days, cozy dinners, or whenever you want a bowl of homemade goodness without any heavy feeling.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or small spatula
- Large pot
- Slotted spoon
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 Meats:
- ½ lb ground chicken
🧄 Fruits & Vegetables:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 cup baby bok choy, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
🥫 Canned Goods:
- 6 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
🌿 Spices & Seasonings:
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp white pepper
- Salt, to taste
🥟 Other:
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 egg (for sealing wontons)
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1 – Make the Wonton Filling
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and chopped green onions.
- Mix until well combined.
Step 2 – Fill the Wontons
3. Place 1 tsp of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper.
4. Brush edges lightly with beaten egg.
5. Fold into a triangle, pressing edges to seal, then bring the two corners together and press to seal.
6. Repeat with remaining wrappers.
Step 3 – Prepare the Broth
7. In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a gentle boil over medium heat.
8. Add carrots and bok choy, cooking for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
Step 4 – Cook the Wontons
9. Gently drop wontons into the simmering broth.
10. Cook for 4–5 minutes until wontons float and filling is cooked through.
Step 5 – Serve
11. Taste broth and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
12. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with extra green onions.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 4 portions
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerator: Store soup and cooked wontons separately for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze uncooked wontons in a single layer, then store in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Warm broth on the stovetop and cook frozen wontons directly in it until done.
🥄 Variations
- Spicy Kick: Add chili oil or fresh sliced chili before serving.
- Extra Veggies: Add mushrooms, corn, or spinach.
- Ginger-Lovers: Increase ginger to 2 tsp for extra warmth.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free wrappers and tamari instead of soy sauce.
❓ 10 FAQs
- Can I use pre-made wontons?
Yes, just cook them directly in the broth. - Can I use chicken breast instead of ground chicken?
Yes, finely mince it for the filling. - Can I make the filling ahead of time?
Yes, refrigerate for up to 24 hours before using. - How do I keep wrappers from drying out?
Cover them with a damp towel while working. - Can I steam the wontons instead?
Yes, steam for 6–7 minutes, then add to the broth. - Can I add noodles?
Yes, add cooked noodles for a heartier meal. - Can I make this vegetarian?
Yes, replace chicken with minced tofu or mushrooms. - How do I stop wontons from bursting?
Don’t overfill and make sure edges are sealed well. - Can I use store-bought broth?
Yes, but choose low-sodium for better control over salt. - What’s the best side dish?
Serve with steamed vegetables or spring rolls.
🏁 Conclusion
This Homemade Chicken Wonton Soup is light, flavorful, and perfect for any time you need a warm, nourishing meal. With tender chicken wontons and fresh vegetables in a fragrant broth, it’s as comforting as it is delicious.
Homemade Chicken Wonton Soup – Light, Comforting & Full of Flavor
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and chopped green onions.
- Mix until well combined.
- Place 1 tsp of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper.
- Brush edges lightly with beaten egg.
- Fold into a triangle, pressing edges to seal, then bring the two corners together and press to seal.
- Repeat with remaining wrappers.
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Add carrots and bok choy, cooking for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Gently drop wontons into the simmering broth.
- Cook for 4–5 minutes until wontons float and filling is cooked through.
- Taste broth and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with extra green onions.
Notes
Yes, just cook them directly in the broth. Can I use chicken breast instead of ground chicken?
Yes, finely mince it for the filling. Can I make the filling ahead of time?
Yes, refrigerate for up to 24 hours before using. How do I keep wrappers from drying out?
Cover them with a damp towel while working. Can I steam the wontons instead?
Yes, steam for 6–7 minutes, then add to the broth. Can I add noodles?
Yes, add cooked noodles for a heartier meal. Can I make this vegetarian?
Yes, replace chicken with minced tofu or mushrooms. How do I stop wontons from bursting?
Don’t overfill and make sure edges are sealed well. Can I use store-bought broth?
Yes, but choose low-sodium for better control over salt. What’s the best side dish?
Serve with steamed vegetables or spring rolls. 🏁 Conclusion
This Homemade Chicken Wonton Soup is light, flavorful, and perfect for any time you need a warm, nourishing meal. With tender chicken wontons and fresh vegetables in a fragrant broth, it’s as comforting as it is delicious.
