Description
A comforting and flavorful homemade wonton soup filled with shrimp, mushrooms, and bok choy.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 inch minced ginger
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 large diced onion
- 1/4 cup optional cilantro stems
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup water
- 6 sliced mushrooms
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 to 1.5 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2-3 quartered baby bok choy
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 lbs cleaned and peeled shrimp
- 15-25 frozen wontons or dumplings
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- Begin by preparing all your ingredients within reach.
- Sauté the ginger, garlic, diced onion, and optional cilantro stems in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Pour in chicken stock and water, then bring to a boil.
- Add sliced mushrooms, quartered baby bok choy, soy sauce, sesame oil, shrimp, and frozen wontons, followed by the green onions.
- Maintain a boil for 5-6 minutes, stirring often until the shrimp turn pink and wontons are cooked.
- Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with water, and stir this into the soup in the last 1-2 minutes while boiling.
- Serve the soup hot for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
For a richer broth, do not skip the cornstarch slurry. Fresh ingredients can make a significant difference in flavor.
