Description
Comforting Chinese weeknight wonton soup delivers a quick culinary journey through delicate wrappers and savory broth. Warm flavors mingle with tender dumplings, creating a soul-satisfying meal you can effortlessly craft in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Wrappers:
- 20 wontons (pork, shrimp, or chicken)
Liquid Base and Seasonings:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) chili oil or red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) piece ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) bok choy or spinach (optional)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mushrooms, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a dollop of oil in a spacious stockpot over medium temperature, infusing the kitchen with aromatic garlic and ginger until their essence becomes vibrant and fragrant, approximately 30 seconds.
- Stream chicken or vegetable broth into the pot, allowing it to reach a gentle bubbling state. Incorporate soy sauce and permit the liquid to harmonize for roughly 5 minutes.
- Gently lower wontons into the simmering liquid, cooking fresh varieties for 3-5 minutes or frozen versions for 4-6 minutes until they elegantly float and transform into fully cooked parcels.
- During the final two minutes of cooking, introduce delicate bok choy, tender spinach, or earthy mushrooms, ensuring they maintain their crisp texture and vibrant color.
- Extinguish the heat source and cascade sesame oil across the soup’s surface, creating a subtle nutty essence.
- Transfer the steaming soup into serving vessels, adorning with finely sliced green onions and optional chili oil or red pepper flakes for those craving an additional spicy dimension.
- Serve immediately while the broth remains piping hot, presenting a comforting and nourishing culinary experience.
Notes
- Boost broth depth by gently toasting garlic and ginger before adding liquid, releasing their rich, aromatic oils and enhancing overall flavor complexity.
- Prevent wontons from sticking by stirring gently and ensuring enough liquid space during cooking, maintaining their delicate texture and preventing clumping.
- Customize protein options by substituting chicken wontons with shrimp, pork, or vegetarian fillings to accommodate different dietary preferences and nutritional needs.
- Elevate soup’s nutritional profile by adding extra vegetables like carrots, snap peas, or baby corn for increased fiber, vitamins, and colorful visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg