Simple Vegan Wonton Soup (2024)

FAQs

What is the broth of wonton soup made of? ›

Wonton soup is usually based in chicken broth, or a restaurant's house broth. Our recipe calls for chicken broth and water, which is seasoned with salt, oil, fish sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper.

What are wontons made from? The wrapper's dough is generally made from flour, water, salt and eggs but the filling can be made from almost anything – ground and spiced vegetables, shrimps or meat are most common though.

My vegan version of this classic Chinese dish packs the wontons with several different veggies, mushrooms, tofu, and lots of fragrant herbs to create fun and flavorful pouches. They get simmered in a vegetable broth that has its own delightful fragrance that works perfectly with the wontons.

A little water acts as the “glue” to keep the wontons sealed tight so they don't fall apart as they cook. Remember to buy square wrappers (round wrappers don't work with this folding technique) and press as much air out of the wontons as you can while sealing them.

The primary difference between dumplings and wontons is that wontons are always filled with a meat or vegetable filling, whereas dumplings can be filled or the ingredients can be mixed with the dough and formed into balls.

They're often called “wonton strips” or “fried noodles”. They're the same dough that they make wonton wrappers out of. They're cut into strips and deep-fried.

Nasoya Vegan Wonton Wraps are versatile wraps that can be used to create delicious appetizers and desserts.

In a pinch, egg roll wrappers can be used for wontons. Keep in mind they are larger and thicker than wonton wrappers, so your final result may be different.

And since spring roll wrappers do not contain eggs (though they do contain flour), these wrappers are also vegan-friendly as well. Gluten-free alternatives are also available, including rice paper made for frying spring rolls, pre-made, gluten-free egg rolls, and mixes to make your own gluten-free egg roll wrappers.

The flavors of wonton soup are warm, comforting, and yet gentle on the digestive tract. The broth is simple and brought to life with a drizzle of sesame oil and, usually, white pepper. The delicate wonton pouches are not too heavy on the stomach, and the ginger is light and helps with nausea.

Is wonton soup good or bad for you? ›

In addition to lifting your energy levels, metabolism, and muscle production, wonton soup can also contribute to your overall health by providing at least eight percent of the total vitamin B needed per day.

You eat wonton soup from a bowl, with an earthenware soup spoon in one hand and chopsticks in the other. Scoop the wontons from the soup with your chopsticks and eat the liquid with the spoon. Easy.

Water: Used to seal the wontons. You can also use an egg wash.

For short-term storage, arrange the wontons in a single layer inside an airtight container — ensuring to leave some space between each one so their wrappers don't touch and stick together — and place them in the fridge. Consume them within three days.

Soup is a primarily liquid food, generally served warm or hot (but may be cool or cold), that is made by combining ingredients of meat or vegetables with stock, milk, or water. Hot soups are additionally characterized by boiling solid ingredients in liquids in a pot until the flavors are extracted, forming a broth.

Wonton filling

There are many types of wonton fillings, but I'd say that pork and shrimp/prawns are the most common. Then there are all sorts of additions, including mushrooms, water chestnuts, chopped up Asian greens and even carrots.

Stock is made by simmering animal bones, which release gelatin and proteins to yield a rich, deep flavor that's further bolstered by mirepoix (chopped carrots, celery and onion) and aromatics such as herbs and bay leaves.

Clear soup is usually made with veggies like carrots, french beans, mushrooms, cabbage, bok choy, cauliflower, broccoli, yellow onion, celery stalks & sweet corn.