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Copycat PF Chang's Wonton Soup – Better Than Takeout

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • For the Broth: Low-sodium chicken broth (6–8 cups)
  • Fresh ginger (2–3 inches), sliced
  • Garlic (4 cloves), smashed
  • Soy sauce (2–3 tablespoons), low-sodium preferred
  • Rice vinegar (1–2 teaspoons)
  • Toasted sesame oil (1 teaspoon)
  • White pepper (a pinch)
  • Scallions (4), white and green parts separated
  • Baby bok choy or napa cabbage (2 cups), chopped
  • Carrots (1), thinly sliced (optional)
  • Mushrooms (shiitake or cremini, 1 cup), sliced (optional)
  • For the Wontons: Wonton wrappers (1 package, square)
  • Ground pork (8 ounces)
  • Raw shrimp (4–6 ounces), finely chopped
  • Soy sauce (1 tablespoon)
  • Shaoxing wine or dry sherry (1 tablespoon) – optional but recommended
  • Grated ginger (1 teaspoon)
  • Minced garlic (1 clove)
  • Scallions (2), finely sliced
  • Sesame oil (1 teaspoon)
  • Cornstarch (1 teaspoon)
  • Salt and white pepper, to taste
  • To Serve: Chili oil or sambal oelek
  • Fresh cilantro or extra scallions
  • Lime wedges (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Make the broth base: In a large pot, combine chicken broth, sliced ginger, smashed garlic, and the white parts of the scallions. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 15–20 minutes to infuse.
  • Season the broth: Remove the ginger and garlic with a slotted spoon. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a pinch of white pepper. Taste and adjust salt or soy as needed. Keep at a gentle simmer.
  • Mix the filling: In a bowl, combine ground pork, chopped shrimp, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, grated ginger, minced garlic, scallions, sesame oil, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt and white pepper. Stir until slightly sticky and well combined.
  • Fill the wontons: Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten two edges with water, fold into a triangle, press to seal, then bring the two bottom corners together and pinch. Keep covered with a damp towel so they don’t dry out.
  • Add vegetables to the broth: Stir in bok choy, mushrooms, and carrots. Simmer 3–4 minutes until just tender but still vibrant.
  • Cook the wontons: Gently slide 10–14 wontons into the simmering broth (work in batches to avoid overcrowding). Cook 3–5 minutes, or until the wontons float and the filling is cooked through.
  • Finish and serve: Ladle broth, vegetables, and wontons into bowls. Top with the green parts of the scallions, a drizzle of chili oil, and fresh cilantro. Add a squeeze of lime if you like brightness.