Description
Comforting and flavorful wonton soup with tender wontons in a savory broth, fresh vegetables, and aromatic seasonings, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 20–24 frozen or fresh wontons (pork, chicken, or shrimp)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Optional garnish: fresh cilantro, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bring chicken broth to a gentle boil in a large pot.
- Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger; simmer 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Add wontons and cook according to package directions—3–5 minutes for fresh, 6–8 minutes for frozen—until they float to the surface.
- Stir in spinach or bok choy; cook another minute until wilted.
- Ladle soup into bowls; top with green onions and optional cilantro or red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Add sliced mushrooms, carrots, or snap peas for extra veggies.
- For a spicy kick, stir in chili oil or sriracha.
- Use vegetable broth and veggie-filled wontons for a vegetarian version.
- Add a splash of rice vinegar for a tangy lift.
- Store broth and cooked wontons separately in fridge up to 3 days to prevent sogginess.
- Reheat broth on stove and add wontons just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
