Shrimp Wonton Soup
Shrimp Wonton Soup is a easy Chinese recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by THE YELLOW RICE on YouTube.
Prep: 30 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 1 hr
Cost: $9.87 total, $2.47 per serving
Ingredients
- 200 g Raw peeled shrimp (Deveined, coarsely chopped)
- 30 feuilles Wonton wrappers (Packaged, at room temperature)
- 1000 ml Chicken broth (Homemade or diluted broth cube)
- 20 g Fresh ginger (Peeled, 2 cm piece)
- 2 gousses Garlic cloves (Finely chopped)
- 3 tiges Scallion (White and green parts separated, thin rounds)
- 1 c. à soupe Soy sauce (Low-salt preferably)
- 1 c. à café Sesame oil (Toasted, for flavor)
- 1 c. à café Cornstarch (or potato starch) (To bind the filling)
- 1 pincée Black pepper (Freshly ground, to taste)
- 100 g Chinese noodles (optional) (Cooked separately and added at serving)
Instructions
Slice the ginger
Cut the piece of ginger into four thick slices.
Time: PT5M
Infuse the ginger in the broth
Place the four slices in the pot containing the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and let infuse for 10 minutes.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: simmer
Prepare the aromatics
Cut two thin slices of ginger into a brunoise, thinly slice the white part of the scallions into rounds, chop the two garlic cloves.
Time: PT6M
Prepare the shrimp
Peel the shrimp, remove the digestive tract, then coarsely chop them.
Time: PT5M
Prepare the filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, the ginger brunoise, garlic, the white part of the scallion, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch and a pinch of pepper. Mix for 3 to 4 minutes until a homogeneous paste forms.
Time: PT5M
Assemble the wontons
Lightly moisten each wonton wrapper with a little water. Place 1 tsp filling in the center, fold into a triangle, moisten the edges and press firmly to seal the folds.
Time: PT10M
Cook the wontons
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop the wontons and cook for 5 minutes until they float to the surface.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: boiling
Thermal shock (optional)
Remove the wontons with a slotted spoon and plunge them for 10 seconds into a bowl of ice water to firm up the dough.
Time: PT1M
Finish the soup
Drain the wontons and add them to the infused broth. Reheat for 2 minutes, then season with a drizzle of sesame oil, a little pepper and sprinkle with green scallion rounds.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: boiling
Serve
Serve the soup piping hot in individual bowls, optionally add some cooked Chinese noodles and one or two extra shrimp for more heartiness.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 15 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Pescatarian, Low‑fat, Contains gluten (wonton wrappers), low-calorie, low-fat
Allergens: Shrimp, Soy, Gluten
Ingredient Substitutions
- Instead of Raw peeled shrimp: Frozen shrimp, Minced chicken pieces
- Instead of Wonton wrappers: Homemade wonton dough, Wonton pastry sheets
- Instead of Chicken broth: Vegetable broth, Water + broth cube
- Instead of Fresh ginger: Ground ginger (½ tsp)
- Instead of Garlic cloves: Garlic powder
- Instead of Scallion: Green onion, Shallot
- Instead of Soy sauce: Tamari, Reduced-sodium soy sauce
- Instead of Sesame oil: Peanut oil, Vegetable oil
- Instead of Cornstarch (or potato starch): Arrowroot, Rice flour
- Instead of Black pepper: White pepper
- Instead of Chinese noodles (optional): Spaghetti, Rice vermicelli
Equipment Needed
- Pot or stockpot
- Mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Chef’s knife
- Teaspoon
- Tablespoon
- Strainer or slotted spoon
- Ladle (optional)
- Serving bowl (optional)
Critical Steps — Do Not Skip
- Infuse the ginger in the broth
- Properly seal the wontons
- Precise cooking of the wontons (5 minutes)
- Do not let the broth boil too hard
Chef Tips from the Video
- Add a drizzle of sesame oil just before serving to intensify the aroma.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro or Thai basil for a fresh touch.
- For extra heat, add a few drops of chili oil.
Troubleshooting
Wontons fall apart during cooking
Moisten the edges well and press firmly forming tight folds before dropping them into the water.
The broth is too fatty
Skim the surface with a slotted spoon at the start of cooking.
The ginger flavor is too strong
Remove the ginger slices after infusion or reduce the amount to 1 cm.
Storage
Refrigerator: Store uncooked wontons in an airtight container for 1 day. The broth keeps for 2 days in the refrigerator.
Freezer: Wontons can be frozen on a tray then transferred to a freezer bag for 1 month.
Room temperature: Do not leave the broth at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Make-Ahead Tips
- Prepare the filling and freeze the uncooked wontons; they cook directly from frozen.
- The broth can be made the day before and reheated when serving.
Last updated: August 21, 2026
