Description
Warm up your evenings with this 20 Minute Wonton Soup, a delightful and comforting dish that blends rich flavors with quick preparation. Perfect for busy weeknights, this soup features tender wontons nestled in a savory broth infused with garlic, ginger, and a splash of homemade chili oil for added heat. Whether you’re looking for a cozy meal or hosting friends, this versatile recipe allows you to customize the fillings and toppings to suit your taste. Enjoy a bowl of homemade goodness in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 green onions (chopped; separate the white and light green parts from the dark green tops)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger (minced/grated)
- 4 cups chicken/beef/veg broth
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 12 oz wontons (frozen or fresh)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1–2 dashes fish sauce
- 1 dash rice apple vinegar (optional)
- ½ cup neutral oil (peanut, avocado, vegetable, or canola)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- ¼ cup red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (minced)
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional: cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Make the chili oil by combining chili flakes, sesame seeds, garlic, ginger, sugar, and salt in a heat-safe bowl. Heat neutral oil until hot and pour over the mixture; stir well.
- In a large pot, melt coconut oil over medium heat. Sauté white parts of green onions with ginger and garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add wontons, soy sauce, and optional rice vinegar. Simmer until wontons are heated through.
- Serve garnished with the dark green tops of green onions and drizzle generously with homemade chili oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your wonton filling using turkey or beef. Add fresh vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrients. Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of chili oil used.