Description

Indulge in a warm, comforting bowl of Deconstructed Wonton Soup, a delightful twist on the classic dish that eliminates the hassle of making wontons while retaining all the rich flavors. This easy recipe combines a fragrant broth infused with ginger and garlic with plant-based proteins and fresh vegetables, making it a perfect weeknight dinner for the entire family. In under 90 minutes, you can serve up this hearty and flavorful soup that promises to please even the pickiest eaters. Enjoy customization options to suit your taste preferences, and savor every spoonful of this delicious vegan meal.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ cups roughly chopped white onion
¼ cup roughly chopped ginger
6 cloves garlic (smashed)
8 cups vegan chicken broth or vegetable broth (divided)
1 oz dried shiitake mushrooms (optional)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
14 oz vegan ground sausage or beef
¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 prepared vegan eggs
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon minced chives
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
3–4 baby bok choy (roughly chopped)
15 wonton wrappers (quartered or sliced)
Sliced green onion (for serving)
Chili oil (for garnish)

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a small soup pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onions, ginger, and smashed garlic. Sauté for about 5 to 6 minutes until the onions begin to caramelize slightly.
Pour in 1 cup of the vegan chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
Add the remaining broth, dried mushrooms (if using), soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Bring to a light boil.
Cover and simmer partially over low heat for about 30 minutes to an hour. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve after simmering.
In a mixing bowl, combine all wonton filling ingredients including vegan ground sausage or beef, panko breadcrumbs, vegan eggs, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced chives, rice vinegar, black pepper, and granulated sugar.
Mix well and let sit for about 5–10 minutes while your broth simmers.
Carefully drop teaspoon-sized balls of filling into the simmering broth.
Cover and cook for approximately 15 minutes until heated through.
Stir in roughly chopped bok choy and simmer until tender (around 2–3 minutes).
Drop in wonton wrappers one at a time while stirring gently to prevent sticking.
Simmer for another few minutes until all wrappers are heated through.
Ladle the hot broth along with filling into large soup bowls.
Garnish with sliced green onions and drizzle with chili oil before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
Calories: 360
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 0mg