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Cozy Spicy Wonton Soup: Easy 25-Minute Dinner

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A quick and comforting spicy wonton soup made with frozen wontons, ginger, garlic, and chili crisp. Ready in 25 minutes, this soul-warming bowl is perfect for cold nights and customizable heat.

Ingredients

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  • 12–15 frozen wontons (pork and ginger preferred)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (960 ml)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated or minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30 ml)
  • 1–2 tablespoons chili crisp (15–30 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (5 ml)
  • 2–3 heads baby bok choy, halved or quartered
  • 3–4 green onions, sliced
  • Optional toppings: soft-boiled egg, extra chili oil, sesame seeds, lime juice

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: mince garlic, grate ginger, slice green onions, and halve or quarter bok choy.
  2. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil or a splash of chili crisp oil. Heat until shimmering.
  3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir constantly for 30-45 seconds until fragrant. Do not let them brown.
  4. Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon chili crisp. Stir and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  5. Once boiling, carefully drop in frozen wontons one at a time. Stir gently. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-7 minutes until wontons float and wrappers are translucent (internal temperature 165°F/74°C).
  6. Add bok choy to the pot, pushing it into the broth. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  7. Turn off heat. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon sesame oil and stir gently. Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or chili crisp if desired.
  8. Ladle into bowls, ensuring each serving has wontons, greens, and broth. Top with sliced green onions and optional garnishes.

Notes

For best results, don’t overcrowd the pot; cook wontons in batches if doubling. The soup thickens slightly as it sits due to starch from wonton wrappers. Store broth and wontons separately for leftovers. Toast chili crisp in oil for 10 seconds before adding broth to deepen flavor. Let soup rest 2 minutes after cooking for flavors to meld.

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Keywords: wonton soup, spicy wonton soup, easy dinner, 25-minute meal, comfort food, Asian soup, chili crisp

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