Description
This easy homemade wonton soup is a comforting, flavorful dish made with a rich broth, tender wontons, and fresh ingredients. It’s perfect for a quick meal and customizable with different fillings and add-ins.
Ingredients
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For the Broth:
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced thinly or grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1–2 teaspoons rice vinegar (optional)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (for garnish)
For the Wontons:
- 12–16 frozen or homemade wontons (chicken, pork, shrimp, or veggie)
Optional Add-ins:
- Baby bok choy or spinach
- Mushrooms (shiitake or button)
- A boiled egg
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Broth
- In a large pot, add the chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes.
Step 2: Cook the Wontons
- In a separate pot, bring water to a boil.
- Add frozen or fresh wontons and cook for 3-5 minutes or until they float.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Step 3: Combine the Soup and Wontons
- Add the cooked wontons to the broth and let them simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with soy sauce or rice vinegar.
Step 4: Serve and Garnish
- Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring each bowl gets a few wontons.
- Garnish with chopped green onions.
- Add bok choy, mushrooms, or a boiled egg, if desired.
Notes
- If using homemade wontons, they may take a minute or two longer to cook.
- Cooking wontons separately keeps the broth clear.
- Store leftovers by separating the broth and wontons to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
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