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Easy Shrimp Wonton Soup (Light & Comforting Asian Broth)
Light, cozy shrimp wonton soup in a clear, gingery broth. Easy, comforting, and ready fast.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories per serving 275 kcal
Ingredients
- 10 to 14 shrimp wontons (fresh or frozen)
- 3 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 shallot finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or a squeeze of lime
- 2 cups napa cabbage or bok choy sliced
- 2 spring onions sliced
- black or white sesame seeds for garnish
- salt
Instructions
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1) Heat the sesame oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the shallot, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
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2) Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the soy sauce and rice vinegar (or lime).
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3) Add the shrimp wontons directly to the simmering broth. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, or until they float and are fully heated through.
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4) Add the napa cabbage or bok choy and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until just tender.
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5) Taste and adjust the seasoning with a little salt or extra soy sauce if you like.
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6) Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with sliced spring onion, sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil to taste. Serve hot.
