Description
Lazy Wonton Soup is a comforting and delicious dish that combines the rich flavors of ginger, garlic, and savory broth with tender beef meatballs and crispy wonton wrappers. This quick recipe allows you to skip the hassle of making filled wontons while still enjoying a heartwarming bowl of soup that’s perfect for any occasion. In just 40 minutes, you can create a flavorful one-pot meal that is family-friendly and customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re enjoying it on a cozy night in or impressing guests at dinner, Lazy Wonton Soup is sure to warm your heart!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 quarts chicken stock or broth
- 1 pound ground beef
- 20 wonton wrappers, cut into quarters
- 3 heads baby bok choy, roughly chopped
- 1 bunch green onions, divided
- 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 1 (3-inch) piece ginger, peeled, or 2 teaspoons ground ginger, divided
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, plus more to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rice or white vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, divided
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Sriracha Hot Sauce or Chili Crunch (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat chicken stock over medium-high heat. Add white parts of green onions, sliced garlic, and ginger.
- Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with green onion tops, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Add meatballs directly to boiling broth; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in bok choy and wonton wrappers; cook for an additional 8 minutes.
- Serve hot with garnishes like green onions or Sriracha.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg