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Wonton Soup, and where to source it

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A good wonton soup is really about the broth being clean and the filling being juicy. Use a real bone broth as the base and don't overwork the pork filling, or it turns rubbery instead of tender.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep30 min
Cook20 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineChinese
Cost$$$
Dairy-free
Contains  gluten · shellfish · soy
Make it gluten-free: swap in tamari instead of soy sauce (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Ground pork
Fatty pork keeps the filling juicy; lean dries out.
1/2 lb
Fresh shrimp
Chopped into the filling for sweetness and snap.
1/4 lb
Wonton wrappers
Thin square wrappers; keep them under a towel so they do not dry out.
30
Bone broth
A clean, gelatin-rich broth is the whole backbone of the soup.
6 cups
Soy sauce
Seasons both the filling and the broth.
2 tbsp
Ginger & scallion
Simmered in the broth and folded into the filling.
2 tbsp

Using ground pork? It behaves the way it does for a reason — what this cut is for and how to cook it →

The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●● Squeaky clean
About as virtuous as dinner gets.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Instant PotSlow cookerOne-pot
The Method
  1. FillingMix pork, chopped shrimp, soy, ginger, and a splash of water; stir one direction until sticky.
  2. WrapPlace a teaspoon of filling per wrapper, wet the edges, and pinch into a purse.
  3. BrothSimmer bone broth with ginger and scallion 10 minutes, then season with soy.
  4. BoilCook wontons in a separate pot of water until they float, about 3 minutes.
  5. ServeLift wontons into bowls and ladle the hot broth over so it stays clear.
The Toolkit

Stockpot · Spider strainer · Mixing bowl · Chef knife · Ladle

Straight Answers
Can you make Wonton Soup in an air fryer? — Yes, with an insert

Not on its own — an air fryer can’t hold a pool of liquid. You can simmer it in an oven-safe dish or a silicone insert made to fit the basket, but the broth won’t reduce or brown the way it does on the stove, and that insert comes out scorching, so use oven mitts. For real depth, a pot on the stove wins.

Can you freeze Wonton Soup? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Wonton Soup ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Wonton Soup gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in tamari instead of soy sauce (check the other labels too).

Is Wonton Soup vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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