5 from 3 votes
Vegan Wonton Soup
This vegan wonton soup is so delicious and simple to make! The vegan wontons are packed with crumbled tofu, marinated in soy, sesame, ginger, and garlic. All simmered in a flavorful, savory broth.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
416 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
For the Vegan Wontons
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 14 oz tofu pressed, firm
- 2 shallot peeled and minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger fresh, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped, fresh
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
- 12 wonton wrappers or more if you're making extra
For the Soup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger fresh, minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika sweet
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
- cilantro for garnish, fresh
Instructions
Make the Wontons
- Heat the sesame oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook 1-2 minutes, until softened.
- Add the tofu, and use a fork to crumble it into bite-sized pieces. Add the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and cilantro. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes, until it is safe to handle.
- Sprinkle some flour on your work surface (counter or cutting board). Place one wonton wrapper on the work surface. Top with 1-2 tsp of the tofu mixture.
- Wrap the wonton wrapper around the filling and press to seal. You can dab a bit of water around the edges of the wonton wrapper to help it seal better. Repeat with remaining wontons.
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Make the Wonton Soup
- In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger, and stir for one minute.
- Add the paprika and soy sauce, and stir. Add the vegetable broth. Add salt and pepper, to taste
- Bring the broth to a boil. Reduce it to a simmer and add the wontons. Simmer for 5 minutes. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Information
Calories
416kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
(47%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
3189mg
(133%)
Potassium
235mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1278IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
298mg
(30%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 3189mg | 133% |
| Potassium | 235mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1278IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 298mg | 30% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.