Description
This comforting Wonton Soup recipe features delicate frozen wontons simmered in a flavorful broth made with low sodium chicken broth, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Garnished with fresh green onions and cilantro, it’s a simple and warming dish perfect for a quick meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Broth
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 2 inch piece of ginger (peeled)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Soup
- 3 cups frozen wontons
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the broth: In a large pot, combine the low sodium chicken broth, low sodium soy sauce, smashed garlic cloves, peeled ginger piece, and sesame oil. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer the broth: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the broth gently simmer for 10 minutes. This helps infuse the flavors of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil into the broth.
- Cook the wontons: Add the frozen wontons directly to the simmering broth. Cook them for 5 to 7 minutes until they float to the surface and are thoroughly heated through.
- Remove aromatics: Take out the ginger piece and garlic cloves from the pot and discard them to avoid overpowering flavors.
- Serve the soup: Ladle the wonton soup into bowls and garnish each serving with thinly sliced green onions and fresh cilantro. Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors.
Notes
- Frozen wontons can be found in most grocery stores; ensure they are fully cooked through before serving.
- Low sodium broth and soy sauce help control the salt content, but you can adjust to taste.
- For a spicier variation, add a dash of chili oil or fresh sliced chili peppers.
- Removing the ginger and garlic after simmering prevents an overly strong, bitter taste in the soup.
- The soup can be garnished with other herbs like basil or mint for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Keywords: wonton soup, easy wonton soup, Chinese soup recipe, chicken broth soup, frozen wontons, comfort food, quick soup
