Description
This easy Wonton Soup Recipe with Chicken and Ginger is designed specifically for busy families and home cooks, promising restaurant-quality flavor in under 30 minutes. It features store-bought wontons and lean ground chicken in a rich, aromatic broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12-ounce) package store-bought wontons (about 30–40 wontons)
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4–5 stalks fresh scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Mince fresh ginger and garlic. Thinly slice fresh scallions, separating the white and green parts for later use.
- Cook Chicken: In a large pot or sturdy 5-quart Dutch oven, brown the lean ground chicken for 5-7 minutes until no pink remains; drain excess fat. Stir in minced ginger and garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant and softened.
- Build Broth: Pour in the 6 cups of low-sodium chicken broth, then add the low-sodium soy sauce and sesame oil. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for 5-8 minutes, letting the flavors meld.
- Add Wontons: Gently drop the store-bought wontons into the simmering broth, one by one, to prevent sticking. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they float to the surface, looking plump and tender.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in the sliced green parts of the scallions, then taste and adjust seasonings as needed (perhaps more soy sauce or white pepper). Serve immediately for a warm, comforting soup.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free wonton wrappers and swap soy sauce for tamari. For a lower-carb option, omit wontons and serve with extra cooked chicken and vegetables like baby spinach or mushrooms. If broth tastes bland, add more soy sauce, white pepper, or a pinch of sugar. To prevent wontons from sticking, do not overcrowd the pot and stir gently after adding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (approx. 360g)
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: easy soup, wonton, chicken, ginger, quick meal, family dinner, weeknight, Asian, comfort food, Dutch oven