Description
Comforting wonton soup whisks home cooks through delightful Chinese culinary traditions with delicate parcels swimming in savory broth. Gentle flavors and tender dumplings promise a warming meal that welcomes diners into a world of gentle, satisfying comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 12 frozen or homemade wontons (pork, shrimp, or vegetarian)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 cups bok choy or Napa cabbage, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated or minced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
Broth and Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm a pot with sesame oil over medium flame, releasing the aromatic essence of minced garlic and ginger until they dance and release their fragrant oils.
- Pour chicken or vegetable broth into the pot, allowing it to reach a gentle, rolling bubble that whispers of upcoming warmth.
- Enhance the liquid’s depth with soy sauce, carefully balancing the salt and pepper to create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Lower the cooking temperature to a soft simmer, tenderly introducing frozen or fresh wontons into the bubbling broth, watching them gracefully float and transform until they become plump and fully cooked.
- Introduce crisp bok choy or shredded cabbage into the soup, letting the vegetables mingle and soften while maintaining their vibrant texture and color.
- Lift the pot from the heat, crowning the soup with a sprinkle of emerald green onions, delicate sesame seeds, or fragrant cilantro leaves, creating a visual and aromatic finale to your comforting culinary creation.
Notes
- Choose high-quality wonton wrappers for the best texture and flavor in your soup.
- Experiment with different protein fillings like shrimp, pork, or tofu to suit various dietary preferences.
- Pre-cook frozen wontons slightly longer to ensure they’re heated thoroughly and maintain their delicate wrapper integrity.
- For a lighter version, use low-sodium broth and add extra vegetables to boost nutritional value without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg