Vegetarian Classic Won Ton Soup

Delight in the comforting warmth of this Vegetarian Classic Won Ton Soup, a plant-based twist on a beloved Chinese favorite. This recipe features handmade wontons filled with a savory mixture of crumbled tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and aromatic ginger and garlic, all wrapped in delicate wonton skins. The wontons are simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth infused with soy sauce and sesame oil, creating a fragrant and umami-filled base. Tender baby spinach and fresh cilantro add a vibrant, wholesome touch to this light yet satisfying dish. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or as an impressive starter, this soup comes together in under an hour and serves four. Whether you're looking for a meatless alternative to a classic wonton soup or simply craving comfort food with a healthy twist, this recipe will warm your soul and delight your taste buds.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams extra firm tofu
• 100 grams shiitake mushrooms
• 3 stalks green onions
• 50 grams baby spinach leaves
• 1000 ml vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 24 pieces wonton wrappers
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
• 500 ml water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves

Directions

Step 1

Drain the tofu and crumble it finely using your hands or a fork. Finely chop the shiitake mushrooms and green onions.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled tofu, chopped mushrooms, chopped green onions, crushed garlic cloves, grated fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Mix well.

Step 3

Lay out the wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling at the center of each wrapper.

Step 4

Fold each wonton wrapper in half, moisten edges with water, and press to seal, ensuring there are no air pockets. You can bring the ends together and pinch to form a traditional shape.

Step 5

In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth and water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium and carefully drop the won tons into the broth. Simmer for approximately 5 minutes or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.

Step 7

Add the spinach leaves to the pot and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little cold water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the soup to thicken slightly, stirring well.

Step 9

Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning with additional soy sauce or salt if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot in bowls, garnished with cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2223.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1338.1

Total Fat 42.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5552.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 175.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.8g	0%
Total Sugars 21.5g
Protein 75.7g	0%

Vitamin D 18IU	0%
Calcium 1747.7mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 3524.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.5%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 50.6%