Quick & Easy Wonton Soup Recipe
This Quick & Easy Wonton Soup recipe offers a comforting and flavorful bowl of soup featuring tender wontons simmered in a fragrant broth infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and a touch of soy sauce and sesame oil. Perfect for a speedy meal that doesn’t compromise on taste, it’s easy to prepare with store-bought or homemade wontons and makes a soothing appetizer or light main dish.
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling/Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Low Salt
Wontons
- 8 wontons (store-bought or homemade)
Broth
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Garnish
- Prepare the broth: In a large pot over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, allowing the flavors to infuse the broth.
- Cook the wontons: Add the wontons to the boiling broth and cook them according to the package instructions, usually until they float to the surface, indicating they are done.
- Season the soup: Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil to the broth for a balanced savory and nutty flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Garnish and serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately to enjoy the soup at its freshest and most comforting.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and use vegetarian wontons.
- If homemade wontons are used, ensure they are sealed tightly to prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
- Add a handful of baby spinach or bok choy for extra greens and nutrition.
- Adjust soy sauce amount according to your sodium preference, especially if using regular instead of low-sodium broth.
- Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently to prevent overcooking wontons.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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