Wonton soup

Name: Wonton soup
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Type 00 flour 1 ¼ cup; Water 0.3 cup; Fine salt 1 pinch; Pork ground 6.3 oz; Fresh scallion the green part 1; Rice wine to taste; Fine salt to taste; White pepper to taste; Sesame oil 4 spoonfuls; Soy sauce 4 spoonfuls; Romaine lettuce to taste; Fresh scallion the green part to taste; Fine salt to taste; White pepper to taste

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Lactose Free

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 5 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Chef Mulan

Wonton soup is just one of those classic dishes you’ll see everywhere in China, especially when it’s chilly. Honestly, there's something about a bowl of homemade wonton soup that just really really hits the spot on a cold day. And the wonton soup recipe usually comes with these tender dumplings. They're made from flour and water—filled with all sorts of stuff. Usually, it's a mix of pork, sometimes shrimp, or even a veggie version if that’s your thing. Some folks mix pork and shrimp for extra flavor—super tasty—and you get this awesome blend of juicy and moist filling in every bite.

You can have the wontons crispy if fried, or soft and tender when simmered in the broth. Pretty simple. It’s cool how, in some recipes, people make the soup right in individual bowls—keeping it personal. You know, that’s common in lots of places in China.

Now, across different regions of China, you’ll find all kinds of authentic wonton soup variations. Some spots go heavy on the ginger in the broth, others keep it light and clear, letting the dumplings do the talking. The broth is typically mild, not too salty, but always has that comforting, warm vibe you get from good Chinese wonton soup. Plus, alongside wontons, other treats like crystal dumplings or even fried ice cream pop up in Chinese restaurants—showing off the variety in this cuisine.

And look, if you check out how people fold wontons, there’s a whole world of shapes and techniques—sometimes like little envelopes, other times more like small hats. The wonton wrapper folding can even be a fun thing to try with friends or family. This soup pairs well with just about anything and fits right in whether you're after something simple for lunch or a snack on a winter night. Exploring these traditional Chinese dishes, like easy wonton soup, is really a tasty way to bring some new flavors to your meals. It’s a dish that brings warmth and comfort—plus a bit of tradition—to your table, perfect for any day you need coziness. Seriously good.

INGREDIENTS

For the dough (for about 34 dumplings): Type 00 flour 1 ¼ cup (150 g); Water 0.3 cup (70 g); Fine salt 1 pinch

For the filling: Pork 6.3 oz (180 g) - ground; Fresh scallion 1 - the green part; Rice wine to taste; Fine salt to taste; White pepper to taste

For the broth: Sesame oil 4 spoonfuls; Soy sauce 4 spoonfuls; Romaine lettuce to taste; Fresh scallion to taste - the green part; Fine salt to taste; White pepper to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Wonton soup

To make wonton soup, start with the dumpling dough: pour the flour into a bowl, then add the salt 1 and water 2. Knead everything by hand, first in the bowl and then on the work surface 3.

You should obtain a mixture that is not only smooth and homogeneous, but also quite firm and compact 4. Transfer the dough into the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes 5. Meanwhile, chop the green part of a scallion 6 and focus on the filling.

Put the ground meat in a bowl and add the rice wine 7, scallion 8, salt, and pepper. Mix with chopsticks or a spoon to blend the filling well 9.

Take the dough and divide it in half, then roll it out with a rolling pin on a floured surface 10. Use a pasta machine to get very thin sheets, taking care to flour them as you go 11. Then cut out squares of 3-4 inches per side 12.

You are ready to form the dumplings: place a square of dough on the palm of your hand and spread a teaspoon of filling in the center 13, then fold the square to form a triangle 14. Further fold the base of the triangle to seal the filling inside, taking care to leave the edges free 15.

Turn the 2 ends and overlap them, using a little water to make them stick well 16. The first dumpling is ready 17: proceed in this way to form all the others. Alternatively, you can close them as if they were little bags. At this point, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the dumplings for 4-5 minutes 18.

Meanwhile, prepare the broth directly in the serving dishes: put a pinch of salt 19, a pinch of pepper 20, and 2 ladles of boiling water 21 in each bowl.

Add some lettuce, which you have previously cut into strips 22. Drain the dumplings into the dish 23 and add chopped scallion 34.

Finally, season with sesame oil 25 and, if desired, soy sauce 26. Your wonton soup is ready to be enjoyed 27!

Storage

It is recommended to consume wonton soup immediately.

The dumplings can be prepared in advance and stored in the freezer, to be cooked directly from frozen.

Tip

If you wish, you can flavor the filling with some fresh ginger.

Instead of rice wine, you can use white wine.

The broth can be customized with the spices and vegetables of your choice!

For an even more authentic touch, you can complete the dish with strips of omelet.

Also try the recipe for the Noodle Soup, based on beef and vegetables!

CHEF MULAN: AUTHENTIC TRADITION

The Chef Mulan of Mulan Group, the company of the Zhang family that has been operating in Chinese gastronomy for over twenty years: iconic dishes and many delicacies made as they would be at home. This makes them unique: artisanal production that combines the genuineness of a homemade meal with the authenticity of tradition. The attention dedicated to manual processing is perceived in the natural taste and quality of the details. From the method of closing the Chinese dumplings to the meticulous cooking processes of traditional ingredients, all made according to the ancient oriental culinary art.

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