Homemade 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.

Wonton Soup. You know the one – the soup made famous by Chinese buffets all across the country. And for good reason – it’s so incredibly good.

I’ve yet to meet anyone that doesn’t love this simple soup, but I don’t know many people who prepare it at home – even though it’s surprisingly easy to make.

Recipe

Ingredients

For the Vegan Wontons

• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 14 oz firm tofu pressed
• 2 shallots peeled and minced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp ginger fresh, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
• salt and pepper 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 sweet paprika
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• salt and pepper to taste
• fresh cilantro for garnish

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.

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.

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