Spicy Wonton Soup

Here’s a Spicy Wonton Soup recipe that’s flavorful, warming, and has just the right kick. It includes instructions to make homemade wontons and a spicy broth.

🌶️ Spicy Wonton Soup Recipe

🥟 Ingredients

For the Wontons:

• 1/2 lb (225g) ground pork or chicken

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp ginger, grated

• 2 green onions, finely chopped

• 1/2 tsp white pepper (optional)

• 20–25 wonton wrappers

For the Spicy Broth:

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 2 cups water

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp chili oil (adjust to taste)

• 2 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

• 1–2 tsp sambal oelek or chili garlic paste (adjust for heat)

• 2 garlic cloves, smashed

• 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced

• Salt, to taste

• Bok choy or baby spinach (optional)

• Green onions and cilantro for garnish

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Wontons

1. In a bowl, combine pork/chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, garlic, ginger, green onions, and white pepper.

2. Place 1 tsp of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper.

3. Wet the edges with water, fold into a triangle or your preferred shape, and press to seal.

4. Set aside on a floured surface or tray.

2. Make the Broth

1. In a large pot, add chicken broth, water, soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, vinegar, sambal oelek, garlic, and ginger.

2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes.

3. Taste and adjust seasoning (add more salt, chili, or soy sauce as needed).

4. Optional: Add chopped bok choy or spinach in the last 2–3 minutes of simmering.

3. Cook the Wontons

1. Bring a separate pot of water to boil.

2. Gently boil wontons for 4–5 minutes, or until they float and are fully cooked.

3. Use a slotted spoon to transfer cooked wontons into serving bowls.

4. Assemble the Soup

1. Pour hot broth over the wontons in each bowl.

2. Garnish with chopped green onions, cilantro, and a drizzle of extra chili oil if desired.

🔥 Tips

• Want extra heat? Add a spoonful of Lao Gan Ma chili crisp.

• Make a large batch of wontons and freeze the extras for a quick meal later.

• Vegetarian version: Use tofu/mushroom filling and vegetable broth.