Authentic Wonton Soup Recipe

Name: Authentic Wonton Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin, or to taste; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, divided; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes; 1 pound lean ground pork; 1 (4 ounce) can small shrimp, drained and chopped; 1/4 cup bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons dried cilantro; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 dash soy sauce; 6 cups chicken stock; 2 cups beef stock; 1 (16 ounce) package wonton wrappers; 1 cup chopped green onions

Servings: persons

1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin, or to taste
1/4 cup hoisin sauce, divided
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 pound lean ground pork
1 (4 ounce) can small shrimp, drained and chopped
1/4 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons dried cilantro
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 dash soy sauce
6 cups chicken stock
2 cups beef stock
1 (16 ounce) package wonton wrappers
1 cup chopped green onions

1
Rub pork tenderloin with 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce. Season with red pepper flakes.
2
Place pork tenderloin in a slow cooker. Cook on High until tender, 3 to 4 hours. Cool until easily handled, about 10 minutes. Chop into small pieces.
3
Mix remaining 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, ground pork, shrimp, bread crumbs, rice vinegar, cilantro, ginger, and soy sauce together in a large bowl.
4
Place a 3/4-inch round ball of ground pork filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Brush edges with water; fold and seal.
5
Bring chicken stock and beef stock to a low boil in a large pot. Stir in pork tenderloin. Add wontons; cook until ground pork filling is no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat to very low.
6
Serve soup garnished with green onions.

1029

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

149

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin, or to taste, 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, divided, 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, 1 pound lean ground pork, and more.

Yes, Authentic Wonton Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Authentic Wonton Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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