Deconstructed Wonton Soup
No wontons are prepared in the making of this deconstructed wonton soup, but I promise your taste buds won’t know the difference! With all the flavor and none of the fuss, this is dish is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!
Ingredients
For the Broth:
- 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
For the Wonton "Filling":
- 14 oz vegan ground sausage or beef
- 1/4 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
For the Soup:
- 3-4 baby bok choy roughly chopped
- 15 wonton wrappers quartered or sliced
- Sliced green onion for serving
- Chili oil for garnish
Instructions
- To make the broth, heat the olive oil in a small soup pot over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onions, ginger and garlic, and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, until the onions begin to caramelize slightly.
- Pour in 1 cup of the vegan chicken broth and scrape up any brown bits at the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Add the remaining 7 cups of broth, dried mushrooms (if using), soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Once the soup reaches a light boil, cover and simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes to 1 hour. After the broth has simmered for the desired time strain it through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the vegetables and mushrooms. Return the strained broth to the pot over medium-high heat.
- Meanwhile, combine all the wonton filling ingredients, mixing well to combine. Set aside for a few minutes (about 5-10) while the broth is simmering.
- Carefully drop teaspoon-sized balls of the filling into the simmering broth and cook, covered for 15 minutes, until heated through.
- Stir in the bok choy and simmer until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Last, drop the wonton wrappers into the soup one at a time, while stirring to prevent them from sticking. Once all the wontons have been added, simmer another 2 to 3 minutes.
- To serve, gently ladle the broth and some wontons into a large soup bowl. Garnish with the green onions and chili oil and enjoy immediately.
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