Description

This Deconstructed Wonton Soup offers a comforting and flavorful vegan twist on the classic wonton soup. Featuring a savory broth infused with ginger and garlic, tender baby bok choy, and savory vegan sausage-filled wontons cooked directly in the broth, it’s an easy yet impressive meal that serves about six. The soup is garnished with crispy wonton wrappers, green onions, and a drizzle of chili oil, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors for a warming bowl of plant-based delight.

Ingredients

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Broth and Aromatics

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ cups white onion, diced
¼ cup ginger, minced
6 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups vegan chicken or vegetable broth

Filling

14 oz vegan ground sausage

Vegetables and Garnish

3-4 baby bok choy, chopped
Wonton wrappers, for garnish
Green onions, sliced, for serving
Chili oil, for serving

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Instructions

Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onions, minced ginger, and garlic for 5-6 minutes until fragrant and softened, which helps build a flavorful base for the broth.
Add Broth Ingredients and Simmer: Pour in the vegan chicken or vegetable broth and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cover partially, allowing it to cook for 30 minutes to develop depth in flavor.
Strain Broth: Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the solids and return the clear, flavorful liquid back to the pot over heat.
Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the vegan ground sausage thoroughly, ensuring it is well mixed and ready to form into small filling balls.
Cook Wonton Filling Balls: Form teaspoon-sized balls from the sausage mixture. Drop them gently into the simmering broth and cook for about 15 minutes, allowing them to cook through and infuse the broth with flavor.
Add Baby Bok Choy: Stir in the chopped baby bok choy and simmer until tender, about 2-3 minutes, to add a fresh, green crunch to the soup.
Add Wonton Wrappers: Add wonton wrappers one at a time, stirring gently to avoid sticking. Let them simmer for a few more minutes until softened but still slightly chewy, adding texture and a nod to traditional wontons.
Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and a drizzle of chili oil for a finishing touch of spice and flavor. Serve hot.

Notes

You can substitute vegan chicken broth with vegetable broth if preferred.
For an extra umami boost, add a splash of soy sauce or tamari to the broth during simmering.
If you want crisper wonton garnishes, deep fry the wonton wrappers until golden and drain on paper towels before serving.
Adjust the amount of chili oil according to your spice tolerance.
For gluten-free, use gluten-free wonton wrappers or omit them and serve with extra veggies.