Wonton soup, a classic Chinese dish, is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that is perfect for a comforting meal. This versatile soup can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a main course and is often served during celebrations and family gatherings. It features savory broth, tender wontons filled with succulent fillings, and an array of garnishes that add color and depth of flavor. In this article, we'll explore two delicious wonton soup recipes: a traditional Cantonese-style wonton soup and a modern Szechuan-style wonton soup. Both recipes offer unique flavor profiles and are sure to satisfy your taste buds. Let's dive in and explore the culinary journey of wonton soup!
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EASY WONTON SOUP
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
VEGETABLE WONTON SOUP
A healthy, quick, light vegetarian or meat meal-in-a-bowl, this build-your-own Asian Vegetable Wonton Soup is super versatile. A perfect weeknight meal.
Provided by Cheryl
Categories Main Course Soup
Time 22m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- BOIL WONTONS: In a large pot of boiling water, cook frozen wontons or dumplings (as well as spinach if you're using frozen chopped spinach) as per package directions. Drain in a strainer and set aside.
- MAKE SOUP: Heat broth in the same pot to medium-high heat until broth comes to boil. Add broccoli and other vegetables. Lower heat to Medium heat and cook for 3 minutes until tender. Add fresh baby spinach and shrimp if using and cook for 3 minutes until shrimp just become opaque.. Add chicken (if using), and cooked prepared wontons.
- SEASON AND SERVE: Add additional herbs and seasonings to taste such as: splash of soy sauce, a 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil; fresh chopped basil or cilantro, a squeeze of lime, 1-2 tsp grated fresh ginger, a few drops of hot sauce or some chili pepper flakes. Garnish with bean sprouts, a drizzle of chili oil and chopped green onion if desired. Ladle into serving bowls and serve immediately right from the pot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 50 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 205 mg, Sodium 775 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SIMPLE WONTON SOUP
This simple wonton soup recipe is so delicious and easy to follow. The wontons can be frozen, boiled and added to stock to make wonton soup any time of day.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Soups and Stocks
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Start by thoroughly washing the vegetables. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and blanch the vegetables just until wilted, about 60-90 seconds. Drain and rinse in cold water.
- Grab a good clump of veg and carefully squeeze out as much water as you can. Very finely chop the vegetables (you can also speed up the process by throwing them in the food processor). Repeat until all the vegetables are chopped.
- In a medium bowl, add the finely chopped vegetables, ground pork, 2 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil, pinch of white pepper, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1-2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine. Mix very thoroughly until the mixture is totally emulsified-almost like a paste.
- Now it's time to assemble! Fill a small bowl with water. Grab a wrapper and use your finger to moisten the edges of the wrapper. Add a little over a teaspoon of filling to the middle. Fold the wrapper in half and press the two sides together so you get a firm seal.
- Hold the bottom two corners of the little rectangle you just made (the side where the filling is) and bring the two corners together. You can use a bit of water to make sure they stick. And that's it!
- At this point, you can cook (boil) and taste a couple of wontons and adjust the seasoning of your filling to taste--you can always add a little more Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and/or white pepper to your liking.
- Once you're happy with the flavor of the filling, keep assembling until all the filling is gone. Place the wontons on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper, and make sure they are not touching (this will prevent sticking).
- If you'd like to freeze your wontons right away, you can cover the wontons with plastic wrap, put the baking sheet/plate into the freezer, and transfer them to freezer bags once they're frozen. They'll keep for a couple of months in the freezer, and be ready for wonton soup whenever you want it.
- To make the soup, heat your chicken stock to a simmer and add 2-3 teaspoons sesame oil and white pepper and salt to taste.
- Bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Carefully add the wontons one at a time to the pot. Pick up the pot and use a swirling, twisting motion to keep the pot moving and prevent the wontons from sticking to the bottom. If they do stick, don't worry, They should come free once they're cooked. Once they're floating, boil them for another 1-2 minutes. Take care not to overcook them - mushy wontons are a sin! Remove the wontons with a slotted spoon and put them in bowls.
- Pour the soup over the wontons and garnish with scallions. Serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 889 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
WONTON SOUP
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
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
WONTON SOUP DINNER
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger and white parts of the scallions and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the shiitakes and cook until they begin to soften, another minute.
- Add the bone broth and bring to a boil. Add the bok choy and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the bok choy is tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the soy sauce and stir. Add the wontons and cook until they are cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and season if necessary.
- Ladle into bowls, then top with the scallion greens. Serve immediately.
WONTON SOUP
Making this classic Chinese soup is a lot of fun and easier than you might think -- it's the perfect snow-day activity.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Make wontons.
- Make soup: In a large pot, combine broth, 4 cups water, and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Add wontons one at a time; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until wontons are just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in scallions, vinegar, and sesame oil; season with salt. Serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh wonton wrappers: Fresh wonton wrappers are more pliable and easier to work with than dried wrappers. If you can't find fresh wonton wrappers, you can use dried wrappers, but be sure to soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before using.
- Don't overfill the wontons: Overfilling the wontons will make them difficult to fold and seal. Only put a small amount of filling in each wonton.
- Seal the wontons tightly: Make sure to seal the wontons tightly so that the filling doesn't leak out during cooking.
- Cook the wontons in a flavorful broth: The broth is an important part of wonton soup. Use a flavorful broth, such as chicken broth or vegetable broth, to make the soup more delicious.
- Add vegetables to the soup: Vegetables add flavor, color, and nutrients to the soup. Some good vegetables to add to wonton soup include carrots, celery, bok choy, and green onions.
- Serve the wonton soup hot: Wonton soup is best served hot. Garnish the soup with chopped green onions or cilantro before serving.
Conclusion:
Wonton soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious wonton soup that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give wonton soup a try!
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