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Wonton Soup

Quick and Cozy Wonton Soup Bursting with Flavor

This Quick and Cozy Wonton Soup is a comforting, gluten-free meal packed with vegetables and flavor, ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Broth
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegan option
  • 1 piece fresh ginger thumb-sized
  • 3 cloves minced garlic use fresh for best taste
Soup
  • 12-16 pieces frozen mini wontons Chicken Cilantro variety from Trader Joe's
  • 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms button mushrooms can be a substitute
  • 2 cups sliced baby bok choy spinach or kale can be alternatives
Flavoring
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil a drop of olive oil can be a substitute
Garnishing
  • 4 tablespoons sliced scallions can use chives or leeks

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot, pour in 6 cups of low-sodium chicken broth and set over medium-high heat. Bring the broth to a rolling boil.
  2. Smash a thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger and add it along with 3 cloves of minced garlic to the broth. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Add 2 cups of sliced baby bok choy to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the bok choy wilts.
  4. Stir in 12-16 frozen mini wontons and 1 cup of sliced shiitake mushrooms. Allow the soup to return to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Once the wontons are warmed, stir in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Let the mixture simmer for another minute.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a vegan option, replace chicken broth with vegetable broth and ensure wontons are suitable for vegan diets.

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