Wonton Soup (Video) ワンタンスープ

Recipe Highlights My family loves a good bowl of Wonton Soup. Mr. JOC, my Taiwanese-American husband, and our son could live on it year-round. I don’t blame them—this is the comforting version I make again and again, with dumplings that turn out juicy and slightly sweet. Here’s why I keep coming back to this recipe: Juicy shrimp and pork filling in every bite A quick fold to master Freezer-friendly for busy weeknights If you love Chinese-style Japanese food, try my Gyoza, Easy Japanese Egg Drop Soup, and Mapo Tofu next! Table of Contents What is Wonton Soup? Wonton soup (ワンタンスープ) is a classic Chinese dish of delicate dumplings served in a light, seasoned broth. The word wonton (云吞) often said to mean “swallowing clouds,” a nod to how the wontons float once they’re cooked. Cooks across Asia adapt wonton soup to their own local tastes. In Japan, we use thin, delicate white wrappers and add plump shrimp to the filling. Ingredients for Wonton Soup Wonton wrappers – white, square; made with just flour and water (egg-free) Shrimp Ground pork Green onions/scallions Ginger Soy sauce, sake, toasted sesame oil, sugar, white pepper powder Potato starch or cornstarch For the Soup Chicken stock...