Tom Yum Wonton Soup (Printable)

Spicy Thai-Chinese fusion soup with aromatic broth, tender dumplings, and fresh vegetables.

# What You Need:

→ Wontons

01 - 7 oz ground pork or chicken
02 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
04 - 1 teaspoon grated ginger
05 - 1 garlic clove, minced
06 - 1 spring onion, finely chopped
07 - 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
08 - 20 wonton wrappers

→ Tom Yum Broth

09 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
10 - 3 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and smashed
11 - 4 kaffir lime leaves, torn
12 - 4 slices galangal or ginger
13 - 2 red chilies, sliced
14 - 7 oz mushrooms, sliced
15 - 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
16 - 3 tablespoons fish sauce
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
18 - 1 teaspoon sugar
19 - 3.5 oz baby bok choy or spinach
20 - 3.5 oz peeled shrimp, optional

→ Garnishes

21 - Fresh coriander leaves
22 - Sliced spring onions
23 - Lime wedges
24 - Chili oil, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, chopped spring onion, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
02 - Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges with water and fold into triangles or envelopes, pressing edges firmly to seal. Set aside under a damp cloth to prevent drying.
03 - In a large pot, bring chicken stock to a simmer. Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal slices, and red chilies. Maintain a gentle simmer for 10 minutes to allow aromatic flavors to fully infuse.
04 - Add sliced mushrooms and quartered tomatoes to the simmering broth. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, then remove lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves using a slotted spoon.
05 - Add fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar to the broth. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice or fish sauce according to preference for spiciness and tanginess.
06 - Gently add prepared wontons and shrimp if using to the simmering broth. Cook for 4-5 minutes until wontons float and shrimp turn pink.
07 - Add baby bok choy or spinach to the broth and simmer for 1 minute until wilted.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls and top with fresh coriander leaves, sliced spring onions, lime wedges, and a drizzle of chili oil if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zesty Fusion: Combines aromatic Thai tom yum with delicate Chinese-style wontons.
  • Balanced Flavors: A perfect harmony of spicy, tangy, and savory notes.
  • Dairy-Free: A light yet filling meal that fits various dietary preferences.
  • Customizable Heat: Easy to adjust the spice level with more or fewer red chilies.
02 -
  • Keep Wontons Moist: Keep prepared wontons under a damp cloth before cooking to prevent the wrappers from drying out and cracking.
  • Adjust the Tang: Always add lime juice at the end of the cooking process to preserve its bright, fresh acidity.
  • Batch Prepping: You can make the wontons in advance and freeze them; just add a few extra minutes to the boiling time when cooking from frozen.
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