Description
Wonton Soup is a heartwarming, flavorful dish that can easily be made in just 20 minutes. This homemade soup features tender chicken broth infused with aromatic sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Fresh vegetables like bok choy and shiitake mushrooms add vibrant color and nutrition, while perfectly cooked mini wontons provide a delightful texture. Whether enjoyed as a light meal or served as an appetizer at your next gathering, this comforting soup is sure to impress. Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, it’s a versatile dish that caters to all tastes.
Ingredients
- 3 tsp sesame oil (divided)
- 3 scallions (diced small, white and green parts separated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp grated ginger (or ginger paste)
- 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms (stems removed; other types of fresh mushrooms also work; do not use canned)
- 48 oz. (6 cups) low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 baby bok choy (leaves separated, ends trimmed, and thoroughly washed)
- 30 frozen mini wontons
- 1½ tbsp soy sauce
- 1½ tbsp apple vinegar (or mirin)
- Drizzle of chili oil (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 2 teaspoons of sesame oil over medium heat. Add the white parts of the scallions, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for about 4 minutes until the mushrooms soften.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Add the baby bok choy leaves and frozen wontons; reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until the bok choy wilts and wontons float.
- Remove from heat and stir in the green parts of scallions, remaining sesame oil, soy sauce, and apple vinegar.
- Ladle soup into bowls with approximately 5 wontons per serving; drizzle with chili oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg