Cantonese-Style Wonton Soup with Pork and Shrimp
Delicate wontons stuffed with seasoned pork and shrimp in a clear, savory broth accented with fresh greens and scallions. This chinese-inspired soups ready in about 40 minutes pairs wonton wrappers, ground pork, peeled, deveined, finely chopped shrimp for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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.
Ingredients
- 30 pieces wonton wrappers
- 6 oz ground pork
- 6 oz, peeled, deveined, finely chopped shrimp
- 3 stalks, finely chopped scallions
- 1 tsp, grated ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 6 small heads, halved lengthwise baby bok choy
- to taste salt
Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 6 oz ground pork, 6 oz finely chopped shrimp, 3 finely chopped scallions, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp white pepper; mix thoroughly until sticky and well combined.
- Step 2: Place 1 tsp of the filling in the center of each wonton wrapper; moisten edges with water and fold into a triangle, pressing edges firmly to seal; then bring two corners together and pinch to form traditional wonton shape.
- Step 3: Bring 6 cups chicken broth to a gentle boil in a large pot; add 6 halved baby bok choy and cook for 2 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Gently add the prepared wontons to the boiling broth and cook for 4-5 minutes until the wrappers are translucent and filling is cooked through.
- Step 5: Season soup with salt to taste, ladle into bowls, and garnish with additional chopped scallions if desired before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Cantonese-Style Wonton Soup with Pork and Shrimp take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (30 min prep + 10 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 Soup with Pork and Shrimp?
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 Soup with Pork and Shrimp?
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 Soup with Pork and Shrimp 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 Soup with Pork and Shrimp?
Chinese soups 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.
