Simple Wonton (Won Ton) Soup

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 1

Simple and delicious Wonton (Won Ton) Soup recipe

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

200

Sugar

Fat

Wonton (Won Ton) soup is an Asian classic that's comforting, healthy and delicious. Made with chicken stock, bok choy, carrots and homemade wontons, it's a filling and satisfying meal that's perfect for cold weather or when you need a quick and easy fix. Wontons are versatile and can be filled with a variety of meats, seafood or veggies, making it a great way to use up leftover ingredients. This recipe is a simple and tasty version that can be made with store-bought wonton wrappers and a few basic ingredients. It's easy to customize to your liking and can be made in a large batch to feed a crowd.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, bring the chicken stock to a boil.
2.	Add salt, white pepper and sesame oil to the boiling stock and give it a good stir.
3.	Simmer for about 10 minutes, then add julienned carrots and bok choy to the pot.
4.	Take about 1 tablespoon of filling (ground meat or shrimp with minced onion, garlic, ginger flavor) and put it in the center of the wonton wrapper.
5.	Moisten the edges with water and fold the wrapper in half to create a rectangle, pressing the edges to seal.
6.	Add the wontons to the soup and simmer until they are fully cooked.
7.	Adjust the seasoning if needed and serve hot.

PROS

This simple and tasty soup can be prepared quickly and easily with just a few ingredients.

Wontons provide a great way to sneak in some veggies and protein in a delicious way.

It’s filling and perfect for cold weather or when you need a comforting meal.

CONS

Wonton soup can be high in sodium and calories depending on the type of broth and filling you use.

If you make your own wonton filling, it can be a bit time-consuming.

Wonton wrappers contain gluten, so this recipe is not suitable for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Wonton soup can be a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals depending on the type of filling and broth used.
Bok choy is a nutrient-dense vegetable rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, C and K, calcium and potassium.
Using homemade, low-sodium broth is a great way to control the sodium content of the recipe.

	20 wonton wrappers , pre-made
	6 cups chicken stock
	4 -6 baby bok choy , whole , quartered lengthwise
	1/2 cup carrot , julienned
	1 teaspoon salt
	1/8 teaspoon white pepper
	1/2 teaspoon sesame oil