Lazy Wonton Soup
Lazy Wonton Soup is a delightful twist on traditional wonton soup, perfect for cozy nights or quick weeknight dinners. This simplified version replaces the time-consuming wonton filling with savory beef meatballs, all simmered in a fragrant ginger broth. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can have a comforting soup that warms your soul and satisfies your hunger. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spice levels to make it truly your own. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh green onions and a drizzle of Sriracha for an extra kick!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 quarts chicken stock or broth
- 1 bunch green onions
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 piece ginger (3-inch)
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 heads baby bok choy
- 20 wonton wrappers
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat chicken stock over medium-high heat. Add chopped white parts of green onions, garlic, sliced ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with the remaining chopped green onion tops, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and cornstarch. Mix well.
- Form meatballs and drop into the boiling broth. Reduce heat and simmer for five minutes.
- Add wonton wrappers and chopped bok choy to the pot. Cook for an additional eight minutes until tender.
- Serve hot with reserved green onions on top and optional Sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 394
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 872mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
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