Description
A flavorful and comforting bowl of soup with savory wontons, aromatic broth, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil or olive oil
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups chopped bok choy (stems + leafy tops)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 8 ounces frozen chicken or vegetable wontons/potstickers
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- to taste chili crisp
Instructions
- Heat the sesame or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Once shimmering, add the sliced shallot and cook for 4–6 minutes, until softened and lightly golden.
- Stir in the garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook another 2–3 minutes, until they soften.
- Add bok choy and sauté for 1 minute to soften slightly.
- Pour in the soy sauce, chicken stock, and water. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the frozen chicken or veggie wontons and boil for 2–3 minutes, or until they float and are heated through.
- Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and scallions. Taste the broth and add extra soy sauce if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and finish with more scallions, a spoonful of chili crisp, and extra red pepper flakes if you like heat.
- Serve warm and enjoy a bright, comforting, flavorful bowl of soup.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of heat by modifying the amount of red pepper flakes.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg