Description
Easy Wonton Soup is a light, flavorful Chinese-inspired dish made with tender wontons simmered in a savory broth, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or cozy lunch.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
- 20–25 frozen or fresh wontons (pork, shrimp, or chicken)
- 2 cups baby spinach or bok choy
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and water. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in soy sauce and white pepper. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- Add wontons and simmer for 4–6 minutes, or until they float and are fully cooked.
- Stir in spinach or bok choy and cook for 1–2 more minutes until wilted.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use store-bought wontons to save time or homemade for extra flavor.
- Add mushrooms, shredded carrots, or water chestnuts for variety.
- Great as a starter or light meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg