Lazy Wonton Soup

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For this lazy wonton soup, you skip making filled wontons, and drop pork meatballs and quartered wonton wrappers right into the gingery, flavorful broth. This recipe is SO delicious!

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Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin

Nicole McLaughlin produces the educational and entertaining food series from Allrecipes; You Can Cook That. She is known for her relatability with the home-cook audience. With over 20 years in the culinary world, she is able to effectively deliver a bounty of knowledge, with a side of sarcastic wit.

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Updated on March 7, 2024
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bird's eye view of white bowl of wonton soup with pork meatballs on ticking stripe napkin with spoon
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 quarts chicken stock or broth

  • 1 bunch green onions, divided

  • 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced

  • 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled, or 2 teaspoons ground ginger

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, plus more to taste

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

  • 1 pound ground pork

  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • 3 heads baby bok choy, roughly chopped (about 3 cups)

  • 20 wonton wrappers, cut into quarters

  • Sriracha hot sauce or chili crunch (optional)

Directions

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  1. Place chicken stock in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cut white parts of green onions into 1-inch pieces and add to broth. Add garlic clove. Thinly slice 1 inch ginger (or 1 teaspoon ground)  and add to stock. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.

  2. Place pork in a bowl. Finely slice remaining green parts of green onions. Set aside 3 tablespoons for garnish. Add remaining onions to the bowl; grate in remaining 2-inch piece of ginger. Add remaining soy sauce, remaining salt, sesame oil, and cornstarch to the bowl; mix until well combined.  

  3. Form mixture into 1-inch balls and add to broth. Alternatively, use a small spoon to drop heaping teaspoons full of meat into broth. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook 5 minutes. Add wonton wrappers, bok choy, and additional soy sauce to taste. Cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.  

  4. Serve with reserved green onions and hot sauce or chili crisp if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

418 Calories
21g Fat
25g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 418
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 2213mg 96%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 30g 60%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 88mg 7%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 569mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.