Easy Wonton Soup
Description
This Easy Wonton Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish featuring delicate dumplings filled with seasoned meat, served in a light, aromatic broth. It’s warm, soothing, and surprisingly simple to make at home—perfect for quick dinners or cozy meals.
Servings
Serves: 4 bowls
Ingredients
For the wontons:
- 1/2 lb ground chicken or pork
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
- 20–25 wonton wrappers
For the soup:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (sliced)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 cup bok choy or spinach 🥬
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Make filling:
Mix ground meat, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. - Fill wontons:
Place a small amount of filling in each wrapper. Fold and seal edges with water. - Prepare broth:
In a pot, bring chicken broth, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil to a boil. - Cook wontons:
Add wontons and cook for 4–5 minutes until they float and are fully cooked. - Add greens:
Add bok choy or spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes. - Serve:
Garnish with green onions and chili flakes if desired.
Notes
- Don’t overfill wontons to avoid breaking
- Use store-bought wrappers for convenience
- Wontons can be frozen for later use
Tips
- Add mushrooms for extra umami 🍄
- Use shrimp filling for variation
- Drizzle chili oil for spice 🌶️
Nutritional Info (Approx per serving)
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 18g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 22g
Benefits
- Light and easy to digest
- High in protein
- Hydrating and comforting
Q&A
Q: Can I freeze wontons?
A: Yes, freeze uncooked and cook directly from frozen.
Q: Can I make it vegetarian?
A: Use tofu or veggie filling and vegetable broth.
Q: How long does it last?
A: 2–3 days in the fridge (store broth and wontons separately).
Q: Can I use store-bought wontons?
A: Absolutely for quicker prep!