Freshly made wontons that are stuffed with a savory chicken and shrimp mixture and then, each folded to perfection. After they are constructed, they simmer in hot flavorful broth with vibrant greens and served with ginger and hot sauce on the side. 

Wontons are one of my favorite things. They are such a versatile item because they can be made with various ingredients and cooking methods and if I am being honest, I love them every which way. I enjoy them whether they are stuffed with vegetables or with proteins. I also love them steamed, fried and especially on cold winter days…in my soup! When they are added to a soup I get to enjoy them in their simplest and purest form. 

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I find it hard to find the perfect wonton. Sometimes they can be too doughy, other times they can be bland and every so often I get ones that are either too small or too just too big. I’ve always wanted to master making my own at home so that way I can avoid any of these minor mishaps. 

When making them at home, I know exactly what ingredients are in the filling and I can control the filling to dough ratio. The only tricky part was learning how to fold them correctly and if I can do it you can too! When you fill and cook them yourself at home it is perfect for those cold weather nights you do not want to leave your house, a fun date night in or even a cozy weeknight meal.

One of the best things about this recipe is that once all of the hard work has been done, you can freeze an abundance of these until ready to cook. So, if you feel like one night you want them fried or steamed as an appetizer, pop some out of the freezer and then save the rest for when you are craving a cozy healthy warm soup. 

Anytime we order chinese take out I always request for a warm flavor soup to be added to the order whether it be miso, egg drop or wonton. I am a big soup gal over here, especially during the winter months and I will say that I find myself always gravitating towards the wonton soup. Wonton soup is a great dinner option because of the simplicity of it, yet at the same time it satisfies your tummy. The broth is always warm and inviting, the wontons are always filling and yet somehow I never really feel overly full from it. Plus, it’s a healthier option too. 

When it comes to my soup, the soup itself only consists of 4 main ingredients: broth, green onion, bok choy and wontons. Once the wontons are made, making the soup is a breeze. So, trust me when I say that you will definitely reap the benefits from making numerous cute mini homemade wontons. 

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