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Homemade Wonton Soup

Homemade Wonton Soup: Quick Comfort Food in 30 Minutes

Enjoy Homemade Wonton Soup, a quick and comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights, filled with tender wontons and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil Adds a distinctive nutty aroma and flavor; essential for authenticity.
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce Enhances umami flavor; use regular soy sauce if unavailable.
  • 6 cups chicken broth Use vegetable or mushroom broth for vegetarian version.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 whole green onions Use the white parts for cooking and save the green parts for garnish.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced; adds depth of flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger Grated for optimal flavor.
  • 1 cup shredded carrots Adds sweetness and texture; substitute other colorful veggies if desired.
  • 2 cups fresh spinach Can be swapped with other leafy greens.
For the Wontons
  • 12 ounces mini frozen wontons Main component; fresh wontons can be used with slight adjustments in cooking.
Toppings (Optional)
  • chili crisp For a touch of heat and crunch; customize spice level.
  • sesame seeds Adds a lovely garnish and extra flavor.

Equipment

  • large pan or Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pan or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add the white parts of 2 chopped green onions and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then add 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger, stirring continuously for an additional minute.
  3. Stir in 1 cup of shredded carrots and 2 tablespoons of reduced sodium soy sauce, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until the carrots soften.
  4. Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil, which takes about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Add 12 ounces of mini frozen wontons and 2 cups of fresh spinach, cooking for 5-6 minutes until the wontons float and the spinach wilts.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with the green parts of the green onions, sesame seeds, and chili crisp if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and stir wontons gently to maintain their shape. Store leftovers properly for optimal taste.

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