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Wonton Soup


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-free

Description

A comforting and flavorful wonton soup made with fresh ingredients.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups beef, chicken or veggie broth
  • 45 thin slices ginger (OK to leave peel on)
  • 12 rough chopped garlic cloves (optional)
  • 45 scallions, sliced, divided into white parts and green parts (or sub very thinly sliced onion)
  • ½ teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 1214 mini wontons (or to your preference)
  • 2 cups greens – optional (chopped kale, bok choy, arugula, mizuna)
  • 1 splash soy sauce
  • 1 splash fish sauce
  • 1 generous pinch sugar
  • Garnishes: bean sprouts, lime wedges, jalapeno slices, fresh basil or cilantro, chopped greens, sriracha, hoisin sauce, sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Place stock, ginger, garlic, scallions (white parts only), 5 Spice, and pepper into a medium pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Add frozen wontons and return to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes or according to package directions (perhaps longer for bigger ones). Add greens (optional). When wontons float, they should be done.
  3. Add the green scallions, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar.
  4. Taste for salt and adjust. The broth should taste flavorful and have depth, so adjust with soy sauce, fish sauce, or salt, as necessary.
  5. Ladle into two large bowls and top with fresh bean sprouts, a handful of herbs, and thinly sliced jalapeño peppers. Stir in sriracha sauce and hoisin to taste.

Notes

  • This soup can be customized with different greens or garnishes to suit your taste.
  • Make sure to adjust the seasoning to your preference for a perfect flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg