Summer Wonton Soup
A refreshing and light Chinese soup perfect for warm weather, featuring delicate wontons in a savory broth.
Ingredients
- ●20-24 wrappers Wonton wrappersAvailable in most Asian grocery stores.
- ●4 cups Vegetable brothYou can use store-bought or homemade broth.
- ●2 inches GingerSliced or grated.
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced.
- ●2 tablespoons Soy sauceLow-sodium.
- ●1 tablespoon Sesame oilToasted or untoasted.
- ●1 bunch ScallionsChopped, for garnish.
- ●1 cup Shiitake mushroomsSliced or chopped.
Instructions
- 1
Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot.
- 2
Add sliced ginger and minced garlic to the pot.
- 3
Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the flavors are released.
- 4
Add soy sauce and sesame oil to the pot.
- 5
Cook for 1 minute or until the sauce is well combined.
- 6
Prepare the wontons by placing a small spoonful of your desired filling in the center of each wrapper.
- 7
Brush the edges of the wrapper with water and fold the wrapper into a triangle, pressing the edges together to seal the wonton.
- 8
Add the wontons to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they float to the surface.
- 9
Add sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 10
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped scallions.
- 11
Serve immediately and enjoy!