Homemade Wonton Soup Recipe

Name: Homemade Wonton Soup Recipe
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Broth :; 2 pounds chicken backs, wingtips, and/or bones. roughly chopped with a cleaver; 1 1/2 pound pig's trotters, split or sliced; 3 ounces Chinese ham or prosciutto; 1 (3- by 4-inch) square piece of kombu (see note); 1 ounce dried shrimp or stockfish (optional); 8 scallions, whites and greens reserved separately; 1 (4-inch) knob fresh ginger, sliced, plus 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 12 leaves Napa cabbage, cut into 2-inch pieces, divided; Kosher salt; For the Wontons :; 24 small shrimp, shells removed and reserved; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 pound ground pork; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1/2 cup sliced yellow chives, divided (see note); 24 wonton wrappers (thin variety preferred)

Prep Time

Cook Time

2h 30m

Total Time

3h 30m

This homemade wonton soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. The rich and savory broth is made with a combination of chicken, pig's trotters, and Chinese ham, while the wontons are filled with a delicious mix of pork, shrimp, and aromatic seasonings.