Wonton Soup
Enjoy a warm and comforting Wonton Soup! This recipe is easy to make with delicious wontons in a tasty broth. Perfect for a cozy meal or when you need something soothing.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Wontons
- 1/2 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 24 wonton wrappers square-shaped and 3½ inches on each side
Soup
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2-3 finely chopped green onions
- 3 baby bok choy cut lengthwise
Instructions
Wontons
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, mix together 1/2 pound ground chicken, 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon light brown sugar, and 2 green onions until well combined.
- Lay Out Wonton Wrappers: Place the wonton wrappers on a clean surface. They are usually square-shaped.
- Add the Filling: Place about a teaspoon of the filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Avoid overfilling as it might cause the wontons to burst during cooking.
- Moisten Edges: Dip your finger in water and run it along the edges of the wrapper. This helps to seal the dumplings.
- Fold Wontons: Bring two opposite corners of the wrapper together to form a triangle and press the edges to seal, ensuring there are no air pockets. Then, bring the other two corners together, dabbing a bit of water where they meet, and press to seal, giving it a typical wonton shape.
- Allow the assembled wontons to rest while you prepare the soup.
Soup
- In a large pot set over medium heat, add 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 3 garlic cloves minced, 2 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 2-3 finely chopped green onions. Bring it to a boil. Add 3 baby bok choy to the broth. Let the soup simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- In a separate large pot, bring approximately 4 quarts of water to a boil. Drop the wontons into the boiling water, gently stirring to ensure they don’t stick together or to the bottom of the pot. Once the wontons float to the surface, continue simmering for 2 more minutes until the dough appears slightly translucent.
- Strain the wontons and then add them to the warm broth mixture.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Leftover wonton soup can stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days. The noodles might soften a bit, but they'll still taste good. If you want to prepare wontons in advance to freeze, here's what to do:
- Fill the wontons and lay them out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Put the sheet in the freezer without covering it. Once the wontons are frozen, move them to freezer bags.
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 1845mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g