This easy wonton soup features homemade wontons filled with juicy beef and shrimp, simmered in a light, flavorful broth. It’s better than takeout and perfect for a cozy meal!
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
⏳ Cook Time: 15 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~350
🛒 Ingredients
For the Wontons:
- 🥟 30 wonton wrappers
- 🐷 ½ lb ground beef
- 🍤 ¼ lb raw shrimp, finely chopped
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🌿 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 🥄 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 🥄 1 tsp sesame oil
- 🥄 1 tsp grated ginger
- 🥄 ½ tsp white pepper
- 🥄 ½ tsp salt
For the Broth:
- 🍜 6 cups chicken broth
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🌿 2 green onions, sliced
- 🥄 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 🥄 1 tsp sesame oil
- 🥄 ½ tsp white pepper
- 🌱 ½ cup baby bok choy or spinach (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Wonton Filling:
In a bowl, mix ground beef, shrimp, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, white pepper, and salt until well combined.
2️⃣ Assemble the Wontons:
- Place 1 tsp filling in the center of a wonton wrapper.
- Dip your finger in water and moisten the edges.
- Fold into a triangle, pressing edges to seal.
- Bring the two corners together and pinch to form a classic wonton shape.
3️⃣ Prepare the Broth:
In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and green onions, sautéing for 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, and white pepper. Bring to a simmer.
4️⃣ Cook the Wontons:
Drop wontons into the simmering broth and cook for 3-5 minutes, until they float to the top. Add bok choy or spinach and simmer for 1 more minute.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with extra green onions, and enjoy warm!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Better than takeout—fresh & flavorful!
✔️ Easy to make and freezer-friendly.
✔️ Light yet satisfying with a delicate broth.
✔️ Customizable—swap proteins or add veggies!
🔥 Helpful Tips
✅ Want extra flavor? Add a dash of chili oil or white vinegar!
✅ Make it ahead! Freeze wontons before cooking for an easy meal later.
✅ Use store-bought wontons for a quicker version!
Enjoy your Homemade Wonton Soup—warm, comforting, and packed with delicious flavors! 🥟🍜 Let me know if you need more cozy soup recipes! 😊