🍜 Mediterranean-Style Easy Wonton Soup
Description
This Mediterranean-style Easy Wonton Soup blends the cozy comfort of classic wonton soup with Mediterranean principles: clean broth, olive oil, garlic, herbs, and lean protein. It’s gentle on digestion, quick to make, and perfect for weeknights or when you want something warm and nourishing without heaviness.
🛒 Ingredients
Wontons
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24 fresh or frozen chicken or vegetable wontons
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(store-bought works perfectly)
Broth
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6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
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1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional but soothing)
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1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (low sodium)
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1 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
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½ tsp sesame oil (optional, for aroma)
Add-Ins (Optional but Mediterranean-friendly)
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1 cup baby spinach
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½ cup sliced mushrooms
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1 green onion, thinly sliced
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Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
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Build the Broth
In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add garlic and ginger; sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. -
Simmer
Pour in broth, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil.
Bring to a gentle simmer. -
Cook Wontons
Add wontons and simmer 4–6 minutes (or per package instructions) until tender and floating. -
Add Greens
Stir in spinach and mushrooms. Cook 1–2 minutes until wilted. -
Serve
Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onion and herbs.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
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Add a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving
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Pair with a simple cucumber salad
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Enjoy as a light meal or starter
❓ Q & A
Q: Is this soup healthy?
A: Yes! It’s light, protein-rich, and low in fat, following Mediterranean balance.
Q: Can I make it vegetarian?
A: Absolutely — use vegetable broth and vegetable wontons.
Q: Can I freeze wonton soup?
A: Freeze broth separately; add fresh wontons when reheating.
Q: Can I add noodles?
A: Yes — add rice noodles or whole-grain noodles for a heartier soup.
Q: How long does it keep?
A: Store in the fridge up to 3 days (wontons may soften slightly).
