Quick Cozy Chicken Wonton Soup
A fast and comforting homemade chicken wonton soup that comes together in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy evenings or cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces ground chicken (fresh or thawed)
- 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- About 20 wonton wrappers (frozen or fresh)
- 4 cups chicken broth (homemade or low-sodium store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for broth)
- 3 slices fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced on a bias
- 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the wonton filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, finely chopped green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix gently until evenly distributed.
- Fill and fold wontons: Lay a wonton wrapper flat, place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center, moisten edges with water, fold in half to form a triangle, press out air bubbles and seal edges tightly. Optionally pinch opposite corners together to form traditional wonton shape. Repeat for all filling.
- Make the broth: In a soup pot, bring chicken broth to a gentle boil. Add fresh ginger slices, smashed garlic cloves, soy sauce, and sliced green onions. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Cook the wontons: Carefully drop wontons into simmering broth. Stir gently to prevent sticking. When wontons float to the top (about 3-4 minutes), they are cooked through. Add baby spinach or bok choy in the last minute and stir until wilted.
- Final seasoning and serve: Taste broth and adjust salt and pepper as desired. Remove ginger slices and garlic cloves if preferred. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with extra sliced green onions or a drizzle of sesame oil. Serve hot.
Notes
Do not overmix the filling to keep chicken tender. Use cold water to moisten wonton edges and seal tightly to prevent leaks. Simmer broth gently to avoid breaking wontons. Add greens at the end to keep them fresh. Wontons can be made ahead and frozen on a lined tray before cooking. For gluten-free, use gluten-free wonton wrappers and tamari instead of soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 18
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