Tom Yum Wonton Soup (Printable)

Zesty Thai-style broth with delicate pork dumplings, aromatic herbs, and fresh vegetables.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Wontons

01 - 7 ounces 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 ounces 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 ounces baby bok choy or spinach
20 - 3.5 ounces peeled shrimp, optional

→ Garnishes

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

# How To Make It:

01 - In a bowl, combine ground pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, spring onion, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
02 - Place 1 teaspoon filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water, fold and seal into triangles or envelope shapes. Set aside under a damp cloth.
03 - In a large pot, bring chicken stock to a simmer. Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, and chilies. Simmer for 10 minutes to fully infuse aromatic flavors.
04 - Add mushrooms and tomatoes to the broth. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves using a slotted spoon.
05 - Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice or fish sauce as desired.
06 - Gently add assembled wontons and shrimp to the simmering broth. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until wontons float and shrimp turn pink.
07 - Add bok choy or spinach and simmer for 1 minute until wilted.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls. Top with coriander, spring onions, lime wedges, and chili oil if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that restaurant-quality tom yum flavor without needing obscure ingredients or hours of simmering
  • The wontons transform what could be a simple soup into a proper, satisfying meal
  • Everything cooks in one pot, meaning maximum flavor and minimum cleanup
  • You can adjust the heat level to make it family-friendly or pack a serious punch
02 -
  • The broth should be quite sour and salty before adding the wontons because the dumplings will dilute the seasoning slightly as they cook
  • Don't let the broth boil vigorously once the wontons are in or the wrappers might tear apart
  • Lemongrass freezes beautifully, so stock up when you find it fresh and save the rest for later
03 -
  • If you can't find galangal, use fresh ginger but add a bit more lemongrass to compensate for the missing piney notes
  • The best way to seal wontons is with beaten egg instead of water—it creates a stronger bond
  • Warm your bowls before serving to keep the soup hot longer at the table
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