Comforting vegan wonton soup with tender dumplings, vegetables, and savory broth. A healthy, plant-based meal.
🧾 Ingredients
Wonton Filling
- 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms
- ½ cup crumbled firm tofu
- 2 tbsp green onions, minced
- 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Wontons
- Vegan wonton wrappers
- Water, for sealing
Soup Broth
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ cup sliced bok choy or spinach
Garnish
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ First, combine mushrooms, tofu, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic in a bowl. Mix well.
2️⃣ Next, place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper.
3️⃣ Then, moisten the edges with water, fold, and seal tightly.
4️⃣ Meanwhile, bring vegetable broth to a gentle boil in a large pot.
5️⃣ After that, add soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic to the broth.
6️⃣ Next, gently drop the wontons into the simmering broth.
7️⃣ Then, cook for 3–4 minutes until the wontons float.
8️⃣ Finally, add bok choy, simmer briefly, and garnish before serving.
💡 Tips & Variations
- For extra protein, add edamame or more tofu.
- Alternatively, use napa cabbage instead of bok choy.
- For spicy soup, add chili oil or sriracha.
- Additionally, freeze uncooked wontons for later use.
- For gluten-free, use GF wrappers and tamari.
🌟 Benefits of Vegan Wonton Soup
First, this soup is light yet satisfying.
Additionally, mushrooms provide antioxidants.
Moreover, tofu adds plant-based protein.
Furthermore, the broth supports hydration.
In addition, it’s low in calories and fat.
Finally, it’s comforting without being heavy.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
To make this soup kid-friendly, skip ginger and garlic in the broth. Use plain tofu filling and serve with soft vegetables like carrots. Cut wontons in half for easy eating.
