Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Deconstructed Wonton Soup, a delightful twist on the traditional favorite. This recipe delivers all the rich taste of wonton soup without the hassle of making wontons from scratch. Perfect for busy weeknights, this soup can be ready in about 90 minutes and is easily customizable to suit your family’s preferences. With a savory broth brimming with aromatic spices, tender vegetables, and hearty filling, every spoonful offers warmth and satisfaction. Whether enjoyed as a cozy dinner or a treat on chilly evenings, this plant-based take on wonton soup promises to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ cups white onion
- ¼ cup ginger
- 6 cloves garlic
- 8 cups vegan chicken or vegetable broth
- 14 oz vegan ground sausage
- 3–4 baby bok choy
- Wonton wrappers (for garnish)
- Green onions and chili oil (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, ginger, and garlic for 5-6 minutes until fragrant.
- Add broth ingredients: pour in broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and optional dried mushrooms. Bring to a boil, then simmer partially covered for 30 minutes.
- Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve and return to heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine filling ingredients thoroughly and let rest.
- Drop teaspoon-sized filling balls into the simmering broth and cook for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in chopped bok choy and simmer until tender (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add wonton wrappers one at a time while stirring gently; simmer for another few minutes.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with sliced green onions and chili oil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg