Description
Wonton Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With its rich broth infused with sesame oil, ginger, and garlic, this soup is not only quick to prepare but also leaves room for customization. Packed with nutritious ingredients like bok choy and shiitake mushrooms, each bowl offers a delightful balance of taste and health benefits. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy this warm and satisfying meal, whether on a cozy night in or as an appetizer before your favorite Asian dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 48 oz. 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
- Drizzle of chili oil (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, warm 2 teaspoons of sesame oil over medium heat. Add the white parts of the scallions, garlic, ginger, and mushrooms; sauté until the mushrooms soften (about 4 minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Add the bok choy and frozen wontons; reduce heat to maintain a gentle bubble. Cook for about 5 minutes until bok choy is wilted and wontons float.
- Remove from heat and stir in the green parts of the scallions, remaining sesame oil, soy sauce, and apple vinegar.
- Ladle soup into bowls (5 wontons per serving) and drizzle with chili oil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg