Cantonese Style Wonton Noodle Soup

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Delicate shrimp and pork wontons served in a clear, flavorful broth with springy egg noodles, garnished with scallions and bok choy for a comforting classic. This Chinese-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs wonton wrappers, ground pork, shrimp for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 150g ground pork, 100g chopped shrimp, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 2 finely chopped scallions. Mix well until sticky.
  2. Step 2: Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Fold and seal edges with a little water to form wontons.
  3. Step 3: Bring 1 liter chicken broth to a boil in a pot. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper.
  4. Step 4: Add the wontons carefully into the boiling broth and cook for 4-5 minutes until they float and are cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, in a separate pot, boil 200g fresh egg noodles for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Drain.
  6. Step 6: Blanch 150g bok choy in the broth for 1 minute until bright green.
  7. Step 7: Divide noodles into serving bowls, ladle hot broth and wontons over noodles, garnish with extra chopped scallions if desired, and serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Cantonese Style Wonton Noodle Soup take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Cantonese Style Wonton Noodle Soup?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep wonton wrappers from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Cantonese Style Wonton Noodle Soup?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Cantonese Style Wonton Noodle Soup for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Cantonese Style Wonton Noodle Soup?

Chinese noodles like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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