Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of 20 Minute Wonton Soup, a delightful dish that combines tender wontons with a savory broth and a hint of homemade chili oil for an extra kick. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a light lunch option, providing both flavor and satisfaction in just 20 minutes. Enjoy the versatility of this recipe by customizing it with your choice of protein or broth, making it suitable for everyone’s taste preferences. With fresh ingredients and simple preparation steps, you’ll have a nourishing meal ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 green onions (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger (minced/grated)
- 4 cups chicken/beef/vegetable broth
- 12 oz wontons (frozen or homemade)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ cup neutral oil (peanut, avocado, vegetable, or canola)
- ¼ cup red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (minced)
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Start by making the chili oil. Combine red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, minced garlic, minced ginger, sugar, and salt in a heat-safe bowl. Heat the neutral oil until hot and pour over the mixture; stir and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt coconut oil and sauté the white parts of green onions with garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add your choice of broth to the pot and bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Introduce the wontons along with soy sauce; simmer until heated through.
- Serve hot in bowls topped with dark green onion tops and drizzled generously with chili oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg