Chicken Wonton Soup

This vibrant Chinese-style chicken soup is a comforting bowl of goodness that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen. The broth is rich with reduced-sodium chicken stock, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil, creating a deep, aromatic base. It is packed with protein from tender chopped chicken, cooked shrimp, and protein-rich edamame. The addition of fresh baby spinach, sliced green onions, and red sweet peppers adds a burst of color, crunch, and freshness. The homemade wontons, filled with a savory mix of chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, and cilantro, provide a delightful texture that holds together perfectly in the hot broth. This dish is perfect for chilly evenings, quick weeknight dinners, or meal prep. It is hearty yet light, balancing savory umami flavors with fresh vegetables. Serve it immediately for the best texture and aroma.

Cooking Method: Boiling

Cuisine: Chinese

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 4

Calories: 204

Description

This vibrant Chinese-style chicken soup is a comforting bowl of goodness that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen. The broth is rich with reduced-sodium chicken stock, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil, creating a deep, aromatic base. It is packed with protein from tender chopped chicken, cooked shrimp, and protein-rich edamame. The addition of fresh baby spinach, sliced green onions, and red sweet peppers adds a burst of color, crunch, and freshness. The homemade wontons, filled with a savory mix of chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, and cilantro, provide a delightful texture that holds together perfectly in the hot broth. This dish is perfect for chilly evenings, quick weeknight dinners, or meal prep. It is hearty yet light, balancing savory umami flavors with fresh vegetables. Serve it immediately for the best texture and aroma.

Ingredients

frozen peeled, cooked shrimp
finely chopped cooked chicken
finely chopped fresh mushrooms
reduced-sodium soy sauce
sliced green onions
finely snipped fresh cilantro
wonton wrappers
reduced-sodium chicken broth
chopped red sweet pepper
frozen shelled edamame
salt
fresh baby spinach
toasted sesame oil

Directions

1
Thaw the frozen shrimp and finely chop them.
2
In a small bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, chopped chicken, chopped mushrooms, 2 tablespoons of cilantro, and 1/4 cup of the green onions to make the filling.
3
Lay out the wonton wrappers and place a rounded teaspoon of the filling in the center of each wrapper.
4
Brush the edges of the wrappers with water to help them seal.
5
Fold one corner of the wrapper over the filling to meet the opposite corner, forming a triangle.
6
Press down firmly around the filling to remove any air pockets and seal the edges well.
7
Cover the filled wontons with a dry kitchen towel to prevent them from drying out while you finish assembling the rest.
8
In a large saucepan, combine the chicken broth, remaining green onions, remaining cilantro, red sweet pepper, edamame, soy sauce, and salt.
9
Bring the broth mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
10
Slowly add the filled wontons to the boiling broth.
11
Reduce heat to maintain a gentle boil and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the wontons are tender and the edamame is heated through.
12
Stir in the fresh baby spinach and toasted sesame oil just before serving.
13
Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 204kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.2g2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 63mg21%
Sodium 1426mg60%
Total Carbohydrate 8g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 1g
Protein 20g40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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