Best 4 Easy Wonton Soup Recipes

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Wonton soup is a classic Chinese dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a clear soup that is made with a variety of ingredients, including wontons, vegetables, and broth. Wontons are small dumplings that are filled with meat, shrimp, or vegetables. They are typically boiled or steamed, but they can also be fried. The vegetables in wonton soup can vary, but they often include carrots, celery, and green onions. The broth is typically made with chicken or pork, but it can also be made with vegetables.

This article provides three different recipes for wonton soup. The first recipe is for a classic wonton soup that is made with pork and shrimp wontons. The second recipe is for a vegetarian wonton soup that is made with tofu and vegetable wontons. The third recipe is for a spicy wonton soup that is made with a spicy broth and chicken wontons. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. So, whether you are a fan of classic wonton soup, vegetarian wonton soup, or spicy wonton soup, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will enjoy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY WONTON SOUP RECIPE



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Provided by Melissa Howell

Categories     Soups and Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups chicken stock or broth
1 (one-inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced, or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
10-12 mini wontons (or more if desired)
1 teaspoon olive oil
green onions for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat a medium or large stock pot on the stove over medium heat.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and the minced ginger. Cook for about one minute. If using powdered ginger, add to the oil and cook for about fifteen seconds.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and turn the heat to high. Bring the broth to a boil.
  • Once the broth is boiling, add the frozen wontons. Let the broth return to a boil and cook the wontons for 1-2 minutes. (If using regular-sized wontons rather than mini wontons, your cook time may be longer).
  • Ladle into bowls and serve with a sprinkling of chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 15 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 3.2 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 9.7 grams protein, SaturatedFat .3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 cup, Sodium 1244 grams sodium, Sugar 3.7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat

EASY WONTON SOUP



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This quick and easy wonton soup is super simple, loaded with veggies and takes under 15 minutes to make thanks to the frozen wontons.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups chicken broth low sodium
1- inch piece fresh ginger (sliced thin)
1 clove minced garlic
20 mini frozen wontons (I love the Chicken Cilantro one's from Trader Joe's)
1 1/2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms
4 baby bok choy (halved lengthwise and halved)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
scallions (sliced green parts only for garnish)

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot.
  • Smash the sliced ginger with the side of a knife to bring out the flavor and add to the pot with the garlic, cover and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add the bok choy and partially cook 5 minutes, then add the frozen wontons and mushroom, simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the wontons are heated through and bok choy is tender and wilted.
  • Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil.
  • Divide soup in four bowls. Garnish with fresh scallions.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 1/2 cup (generous), Calories 136 kcal, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 6.5 mg, Sodium 1218 mg, Fiber 2.5 g, Sugar 5 g

EASY WONTON SOUP



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This is an easy wonton soup for those looking for a base recipe. You can add more elaborate ingredients to the soup like mushrooms, spinach, bok choy, celery, prawns, BBQ pork, etc. Or just enjoy its simplicity.

Provided by veglemon

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground pork
2 green onions, minced
1 large egg, beaten
2 teaspoons hot sauce
ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package wonton wrappers
2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
5 green onions, sliced
1 dash soy sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix pork, green onions, egg, and hot sauce for wontons together in a bowl; season with pepper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Place a heaping teaspoon of pork mixture in the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water. Fold the bottom point to the top point, creating a triangle, and pinch to seal. Fold the outer 2 points in toward the center, pinching together. Repeat to form remaining wontons.
  • Pour chicken broth in a pot and bring to a rolling boil. Add grated ginger. Add wontons and cook until they float to the surface, indicating they are ready, about 6 minutes.
  • Serve, garnished with green onions and soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 70.7 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1470.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

WONTON SOUP



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A simple, light 'Chinese dumpling' classic ...whether in soup or fried, wontons will always bring you that mysteriously delicious taste of the Far East ...! Garnish with fresh scallions.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound boneless pork loin, coarsely chopped
2 ounces peeled shrimp, finely chopped
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon finely chopped green onion
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root
24 (3.5 inch square) wonton wrappers
3 cups chicken stock
⅛ cup finely chopped green onion

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine pork, shrimp, sugar, wine, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon chopped green onion and ginger. Blend well, and let stand for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Place about one teaspoon of the filling at the center of each wonton skin. Moisten all 4 edges of wonton wrapper with water, then pull the top corner down to the bottom, folding the wrapper over the filling to make a triangle. Press edges firmly to make a seal. Bring left and right corners together above the filling. Overlap the tips of these corners, moisten with water and press together. Continue until all wrappers are used.
  • FOR SOUP: Bring the chicken stock to a rolling boil. Drop wontons in, and cook for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onion, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 32.5 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 588.8 mg, Sugar 1 g

Tips:

  • Prep the ingredients ahead of time. This will make the cooking process much faster and easier.
  • Use a large pot. This will ensure that there is enough room for all of the ingredients.
  • Bring the broth to a boil before adding the wontons. This will help to cook the wontons evenly.
  • Cook the wontons for 3-4 minutes, or until they float to the top. Do not overcook the wontons, or they will become tough.
  • Add the vegetables and cook until they are tender. This will usually take about 5 minutes.
  • Season the soup to taste with soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper.
  • Serve the soup immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Enjoy!

Conclusion:

Wonton soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or pork. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give wonton soup a try. You won't be disappointed.

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