Description
Easy Wonton Soup is a light and flavorful Chinese-inspired broth filled with tender wontons, fresh vegetables, and simple seasonings, making it a quick and comforting meal.
Ingredients
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- 12–16 frozen or fresh wontons (pork, chicken, or shrimp)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 cup sliced bok choy or napa cabbage
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake or button)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and white pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth and water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Add mushrooms and bok choy. Cook for another 3–4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Gently add wontons and cook according to package instructions, usually 4–6 minutes, until they float and are fully cooked.
- Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
- Remove ginger slices if desired, then ladle soup into bowls. Top with sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Use store-bought frozen wontons for convenience or make homemade if you prefer.
- You can substitute spinach or kale if bok choy isn’t available.
- Add a few drops of chili oil for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg