Best Wonton Soup

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine all filling ingredients.
Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges and fold in half to create a triangle. Moisten the two longer tips and bring them together, pressing to seal.
Dip the bottom in flour and place on a parchment-lined pan. Repeat with remaining wontons.

Bring all broth ingredients to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove garlic and ginger and discard.
Add in wontons and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until the pork is cooked through. Serve immediately.

Wonton Wrappers: Use store-bought wonton wrappers, keeping them covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying out.
Filling: Mix ground pork, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and cornstarch well to evenly distribute flavors.
Folding: Ensure wonton wrappers are sealed tightly to prevent filling leakage. Dip the bottom in flour to adhere to the pan.
Broth Preparation: Flavor the chicken broth with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions.
Simmering Wontons: Add wontons to the broth and simmer until fully cooked. Discard garlic and ginger slices before serving.
Serving: Garnish with sliced green onions for freshness.
Variations: Add vegetables like bok choy or spice it up with chili oil or Sriracha.
Storage: Freeze uncooked wontons in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers.
Presentation: Serve in individual bowls with fresh cilantro or a drizzle of sesame oil.

Can I use store-bought wonton wrappers? Yes, store-bought wrappers are convenient and work perfectly.
How do I seal and shape the wontons? Moisten edges, place filling in center, fold into a triangle, and seal. Dip bottom in flour to prevent sticking.
Can I use a different protein? Yes, try ground chicken, turkey, or shrimp.
Is there a vegetarian version? Use tofu or tempeh for filling and vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Can I freeze uncooked wontons? Yes, freeze on a baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight container.
Can I make the filling ahead of time? Yes, store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Substitute for pork? Try ground chicken, turkey, shrimp, or tofu.
Can I use vegetable broth? Yes, for a vegetarian soup, use vegetable broth.
Can I use pre-made wontons? Yes, look for them in the frozen section of your grocery store.
How to store and reheat leftovers? Refrigerate leftovers, then reheat on the stovetop, being careful not to overcook the wontons.