Wonton Soup Recipe
Introduction
Wonton soup is a comforting classic that brings together delicate dumplings and a flavorful broth. This easy recipe combines simple ingredients to create a warm and satisfying meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 2 inch piece of ginger (peeled)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 cups frozen wontons
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, bring the chicken broth, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Step 2: Add the frozen wontons to the broth and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the wontons float to the surface and are heated through.
- Step 3: Remove the ginger and garlic pieces from the pot and discard them.
- Step 4: Serve the soup in bowls, topped with thinly sliced green onions and fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness.
Tips & Variations
- For extra depth, add a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of white pepper to the broth before simmering.
- Substitute frozen wontons with fresh homemade wontons for a more authentic touch.
- Add thinly sliced mushrooms or bok choy to the broth for added texture and nutrition.
- Use chicken or vegetable broth depending on your preference or dietary needs.
Storage
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the wontons from sticking. Avoid microwaving to keep the wontons from becoming tough.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use homemade wontons instead of frozen?
Absolutely! Fresh homemade wontons work beautifully and will cook faster, usually within 2-3 minutes once added to boiling broth.
Can I prepare the broth in advance?
Yes, the broth can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat before adding the wontons to ensure they cook properly and stay tender.
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Wonton Soup Recipe
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This comforting Wonton Soup recipe features delicate frozen wontons simmered in a flavorful broth infused with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Topped with fresh green onions and cilantro, it’s an easy-to-make, warming dish perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Broth
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 2 inch piece of ginger (peeled)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Wontons & Garnish
- 3 cups frozen wontons
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the broth: In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, low sodium soy sauce, smashed garlic cloves, peeled ginger piece, and sesame oil. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer the broth: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the broth simmer gently for 10 minutes to allow the flavors of garlic and ginger to infuse the broth.
- Cook the wontons: Add the frozen wontons directly into the simmering broth. Cook them for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are thoroughly warmed through.
- Remove aromatics: Carefully remove the ginger piece and garlic cloves from the pot and discard them to prevent overpowering flavors in the soup.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the wonton soup into bowls and top with thinly sliced green onions and fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness and color.
Notes
- Frozen wontons can be substituted with homemade or store-bought fresh wontons for a different texture.
- You can use vegetable broth to make this recipe vegetarian, but omit the wontons or choose vegetarian wontons.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to control the saltiness of the soup.
- For extra heat, add a dash of chili oil or fresh chili slices.
- Leftover soup can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Keywords: Wonton Soup, Chinese Soup, Easy Soup Recipe, Wontons, Comfort Food, Broth Soup
