Description
Subgum wonton soup blends tender meat-filled dumplings, vibrant vegetables, and rich broth in a comforting, nutritious bowl. A perfect homemade alternative to takeout, it’s easy to prepare and endlessly customizable for weeknight meals or family gatherings.
Ingredients
**For the Wontons**
200g ground chicken
100g raw shrimp, finely chopped
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp minced ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp scallion, sliced
20 wonton wrappers
**For the Broth**
6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
3 slices fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tsp rice vinegar (optional)
**Vegetables (choose 4 or more)**
Napa cabbage
Baby bok choy
Carrots (julienned)
Snow peas
Baby corn
Water chestnuts
Shiitake or button mushrooms
**Optional Proteins**
Poached chicken, shredded
Peeled small shrimp
Cubed firm tofu
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix ground chicken, chopped shrimp, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and scallion until sticky.
2. Lay out wonton wrappers. Place 1 tsp of filling in the center of each. Dampen two edges, fold into triangles, and seal. Bring corners together and pinch.
3. Heat sesame oil in a pot. Add ginger and garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add broth, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer gently.
4. Drop 12-15 wontons into broth. Cook until they float, about 3 minutes.
5. Add optional proteins and simmer another 2 minutes.
6. Add chopped vegetables. Simmer until just tender but still crisp.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning with soy sauce or a pinch of sugar.
8. Ladle into bowls and garnish with scallion, cilantro, or chili crisp.
Notes
You can freeze uncooked wontons on a tray, then store in a freezer bag. Cook directly from frozen – just add 2 minutes to the cook time.
To make vegetarian, replace filling with tofu and mushrooms, and use veggie stock.
Keep broth and dumplings separate when storing leftovers to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg