Description
This homemade wonton soup is a comforting, flavorful dish combining tender shrimp-filled wontons with a savory broth enhanced by ginger, garlic, mushrooms, and fresh bok choy. Perfect for a warming meal, this soup is easy to prepare and packed with fresh, vibrant ingredients.
Ingredients
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Broth and Aromatics
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro stems (optional)
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup water
Main Ingredients
- 6 mushrooms, sliced thin
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1–1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2–3 baby bok choy, quartered
- 1/2 lb shrimp, cleaned and peeled
- 15–25 frozen wontons/dumplings
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
Thickening Agent
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add minced ginger, garlic, diced onion, and cilantro stems. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions turn translucent and the flavors meld together.
- Add Broth and Vegetables: Pour in 8 cups of chicken stock and 1 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, add sliced mushrooms, quartered baby bok choy, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the pot.
- Add Protein and Wontons: Carefully add the cleaned and peeled shrimp along with 15-20 frozen wontons and half of the sliced green onions. Return the soup to a boil and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and to ensure even cooking.
- Season Soup: Taste the broth and season with 1 to 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper according to your preference.
- Thicken Broth: In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 teaspoon cold water to make a slurry. Add this slurry to the boiling soup during the last 1-2 minutes of cooking. Stir well until the broth thickens slightly and develops a glossy appearance.
- Serve Hot: Remove the soup from heat. Garnish with the remaining sliced green onions and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Frozen wontons can be replaced with fresh wontons if available.
- Adjust the salt based on the sodium level in your chicken stock.
- For a spicier version, add chili oil or fresh sliced chili peppers.
- Cilantro stems are optional but add a lovely herbal depth to the broth.
- Make sure to stir the soup often to prevent wontons from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Keywords: Wonton soup, homemade wontons, shrimp wonton soup, Chinese soup, easy soup recipe, comforting soup
