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    Great Homemade Vegan Wonton Soup

    Published: June 9, 2021 | 6:09 pm, Modified: Aug 17, 2022 by Connie Edwards McGaughy This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Great Homemade Vegan Wonton Soup 🌱 A deliciously satisfying vegan Chinese dumpling soup recipe. Homemade wontons filled with savory plant-based protein in a flavorful seasoned broth loaded with fresh mushrooms, bok choy, carrots, water chestnuts and green onions.

    A bowl of great homemade vegan wonton soup.

    I love soup. Hot soups or cold soups - my favorite gazpacho for example, or cream soups, veggie-centric soups, hearty stew-like soups, or spicy and sour like tom yum soup.

    In our home, wonton soup has always been the vegan version of chicken soup. Whenever someone in the family isn't feeling well from a cold or flu, we'll pick up vegan wonton soup from one of our favorite Chinese or Thai restaurants. A steaming bowl of that flavorful veggie and nutrient-rich soup with soft, plump wontons is just what the doctor ordered. So comforting. I think you're going to love making your own great homemade vegan wonton soup!

    This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn from purchases at no additional cost to you.

    A bowl of homemade vegan wonton soup.
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    • 🥕Before you start
    • Ingredients
    • 🥕TVP Tips
    • Instructions
    • 🥕FAQ's
    • Recipe
    • Food Safety

    🥕Before you start

    Buy vegan wonton wrappers. The first thing you should know is wonton wrappers/wraps are not always vegan (or gluten-free), as they are often created with wheat flour, eggs and water. You can make your own or you can buy vegan wrappers (like we do). Most grocery stores carry wonton wrappers in the refrigerated or frozen food section or you can find them online. They're also sold in most Asian food markets and are available in different shapes, we used square ones. Always check the label to make sure you are buying vegan wonton wrappers. If you don't eat gluten, there are gluten-free wrappers, but since I haven't tried them in this recipe, I really can't recommend a particular brand.

    Wonton wrappers are super versatile. You can also use them to create your own vegan egg rolls, potstickers, samosas, ravioli, and Gyoza - a Japanese type of dumpling. Once you learn how to make your own wontons, you can enjoy them in a variety of ways. Fried wontons are delish served as crispy appetizers with sweet & sour sauce or hot mustard.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for great homemade vegan wonton soup.

    Preparing a batch of great homemade vegan wonton soup is actually easier than you may think, so please don't panic when you see this list. It may seem like a lot, but many of the ingredients are items you likely already have on hand. I've included possible substitutions just in case. Here's what you'll need:

    • Wonton Wrappers - vegan
    • Texturized Vegetable Protein (TVP) - Granules or crumbles We used this one.
    • Fresh Baby Bok Choy - Select firm bunches without wilted leaves
    • Small White Mushrooms - Small button, beech, or Enoki mushrooms
    • Carrots - or any other veggies of your choice
    • Watercress - optional or other greens of your choice
    • Green Onions - Or chives
    • Water Chestnuts - Canned is fine.
    • Fresh Ginger
    • Fresh Garlic
    • Vegetable Broth - You can make your own or use packaged vegetable broth like we do.
    • Rice Vinegar - Adds a very nice flavor to the wonton filling, but can be substituted with white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.
    • Powdered Egg Replacer - We use this one, but any powdered or flax seed egg replacer will work. For flax, simply combine 1 tablespoon ground flax seed (meal) to 3 tablespoon water per egg, Allow to sit for a few minutes to thicken before using.
    • Vegan Bouillon - Bouillon adds a lot of flavor. Use your favorite. We like this one.
    • Soy Sauce - You can use regular, Tamari or reduced salt soy sauce, if you prefer.
    • Sugar - Brown, organic, raw, date sugar, maple syrup. You only need a tiny amount, so whatever you have on hand is fine.
    • Sesame Oil - This recipe only requires one tbsp. It does add a nice subtle flavor to the broth, but if you don't think you would use sesame oil with other recipes, you can use any light oil or no oil if you prefer.
    • Black pepper - freshly ground is really nice but not necessary.

    🥕TVP Tips

    Texturized Vegetable Protein (TVP) - There are many makes & varieties of TVP available. You'll want to use TVP granules or crumbles as it will be easier to fill the wrappers. We used this one. 🥕Note: If you prefer not to use TVP, you can replace it with chopped firm tofu or extra minced/chopped veggies. Just be sure to increase the amount to replace the TVP. Learn more about TVP in the FAQ's section below.

    Ingredients for vegan won ton soup, including mushrooms, bok choy, scallions and garlic

    Instructions

    This great homemade vegan wonton soup recipe is prepared in two steps. You'll want to start the broth first so that it can have time to absorb all the amazing flavors of the veggies and seasonings before you add your wontons.

    🥕See the printable recipe card below for quantities and complete details

    Step One - Broth

    1. Prep veggies
    2. Pour sesame oil into 6 qt. or larger stovetop pot. Place over medium heat. Add veggies and stir occasionally for about 5 minutes or until ingredients begin to soften.
    3. Stir in vegetable broth, bouillon and soy sauce.
    4. Increase heat. Bring to a boil then lower to simmer.

    Step Two - Wontons

    1. In a large sauce pan, combine bouillon and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
    2. Add TVP and lower temperature to simmer for about 10-20 minutes. (Better yet, follow the directions on the TVP package).
    3. Remove from heat once the TVP is rehydrated.
    4. Stir in: Soy sauce, garlic, minced mushrooms, water chestnuts, ginger, chives (or onion), vinegar, pepper, sugar, and prepared egg replacer. Thoroughly combine.
    5. Place wonton wrapper on a flat plate or cutting board. Spoon about one teaspoon of TVP filling onto center of wrapper. Wet two edges of wrapper with water and fold corner across & seal, creating a triangle. Wet corner of triangle on folded edge and attach to opposite corner (making it look like a small open envelope). Repeat process until all the filling is used.
    Vegan wonton filling in a pan.
    Vegan wonton filling and wrappers.
    A spoonful of vegan wonton filling on a wrapper.
    A folded wonton wrapper with vegan filling.
    Close up of a vegan wonton before cooking.
    A finished folded vegan wonton before cooking.

    6. Carefully place wontons into broth and simmer until wontons float to the top.

    Folded vegan wontons on a tray before adding to soup broth.
    egan wontons cooking in soup broth.

    7. Remove from heat & enjoy!

    A bowl of vegan wonton soup with carrots and bokchoy.
    If you enjoyed this great homemade vegan wonton soup, check out our recipe for the Best Vegan Tom Yum Soup ever!

    🥕FAQ's

    What are wontons?

    Wontons are wonderful.
    Traditional Chinese wontons are a type of dumpling, made with thin dough wrappers that are often filled with meat or seafood and vegetables, then cooked by deep-frying, steaming or simmering in broth. Fried wontons are served as appetizers with a variety of dipping sauces, whereas steamed or simmered wontons are usually enjoyed in soup.

    What is wonton soup made of?

    In this recipe for great homemade vegan wonton soup, we'll make our wontons stuffed with savory vegan protein and fresh veggies. Then we'll cook them in a fabulous veg-loaded broth, turning them into tender little bundles of foodie joy.

    What is Texturized Vegetable Protein?

    If you're not familiar with Texturized Vegetable Protein (TVP), it is a manufactured vegan high protein food source made from soy. Packaged in a dehydrated form and available in different textures, TVP is often used in dishes to replicate meat-like textures in vegan burgers, Sloppy Joes and taco filling. On its own, TVP has little or no taste, but when rehydrated and cooked with seasonings and spices, it readily absorbs the flavors of other ingredients. This in-depth article from The Spruce Eats provides a lot of useful information about TVP.

    How to store vegan wonton soup?

    Wonton soup is best kept refrigerated and enjoyed within a day or two, as the wontons will soak up much of the soup broth over time and may tend to fall apart. If you want your soup to last longer, allow it to cool then transfer to an airtight, freezer safe container. Store frozen up to 3 months.

    Homemade vegan wonton soup in bowls.

    very vegan 🌱 very good

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you’ve enjoyed this recipe, please rate it in the comments below. Sharing your experience helps others decide if they should give it a try too. Thanks a bunch!🥕

    Recipe

    Homemade vegan wonton soup in a bowl.

    Great Homemade Vegan Wonton Soup

    by Connie🥕
    Great Homemade Vegan Wonton Soup 🌱 A deliciously satisfying vegan Chinese dumpling soup recipe. Homemade wontons filled with savory plant-based protein in a flavorful seasoned broth loaded with fresh mushrooms, bok choy, carrots, water chestnuts and green onions.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 35 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine Chinese
    Servings 8
    Calories 255 kcal

    Equipment

    • 6 qt of larger soup pot
    • 4 qt saucepan or pot
    • Measuring cup
    • Measuring spoons
    • Cutting board
    • kitchen knife
    • Long spoon for stirring

    Ingredients
     
     

    Broth

    • t tablespoon sesame oil
    • ¼ cup green onion chopped
    • ¼ cup watercress chopped - optional
    • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh - minced
    • 2 heads bok choy baby
    • ½ cup white mushrooms sliced - beech, button or enoki mushrooms
    • 2 whole carrots sliced in ¼" rounds
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • ¼ cup water chestnuts sliced
    • 8 cups vegetable broth packaged or homemade
    • 2 tablespoon bouillon vegan - we like this brand you can use vegetable or vegan chicken flavor
    • 1.5 teaspoon soy sauce

    Wontons

    • 1 cup water boiling
    • 1 tablespoon bouillon vegan - we like this brand you can use vegetable or vegan chicken flavor
    • 1 cup TVP texturized vegetable protein
    • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoon white mushrooms minced - beech, button or enoki
    • 2 tablespoon water chestnuts minced
    • 1 teaspoon ginger fresh - grated or ground
    • 1 tablespoon chives fresh - minced
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
    • ¼ teaspoon sugar
    • 2 vegan egg replacer* equivalent of 2 eggs
    • 1 pkg wonton wrappers vegan

    Instructions
     

    Broth

    • In a 6 qt or larger soup pot, add sesame oil, green onion, ginger, bok choy, mushrooms, carrots, garlic and water chestnuts. Place over medium heat, stirring occasionally until veggies begin to soften.
    • Add vegetable broth, bouillon, and soy sauce. Stir and bring to a boil.
    • Once boiling, lower heat to a simmer. Prepare wontons.

    Wontons

    • In a 4 qt sauce pan, mix bouillon and water. Bring to a boil.
    • Stir in TVP and simmer for 10-20 minutes (or follow package directions). Once TVP is fully rehydrated, remove from heat.
    • Add: Soy sauce, garlic, mushrooms, water chestnuts, ginger, chives, vinegar, black pepper, sugar, and egg replacer. Thoroughly combine with TVP.
    • Place a wonton wrapper on a flat plate or cutting board. Spoon about one teaspoon of TVP filling onto center of wrapper.
    • Wet two edges of wrapper with water and fold corner across & seal, creating a triangle. Wet corner of triangle on folded edge and attach to opposite corner (making it look like a small open envelope).
    • Repeat process until all the filling is used.
    • Carefully place wontons into broth and simmer until wontons float to the top.
    • Remove from heat & enjoy!

    Notes

    🥕Texturized Vegetable Protein (TVP) - There are many makes & varieties of TVP available. You'll want to use TVP granules or crumbles as it will be easier to fill the wrappers. We used this one. If you prefer not to use TVP, you can replace it with chopped firm tofu or extra minced/chopped veggies. Be sure to increase the amount to replace the TVP.
    🥕Wonton soup is best enjoyed within a day or two, as the wontons will soak up much of the soup broth over time and may tend to fall apart. Store leftover soup in a covered container in the refrigerator or freeze up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 15gFat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1529mgPotassium: 648mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 9940IUVitamin C: 96mgCalcium: 299mgIron: 5mg

    These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded products. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Food Safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    1. Connie Edwards McGaughy

      June 10, 2021 at 10:17 pm

      5 stars
      When you are craving something hot, savory, soothing and satisfying, this is the recipe for you. Chock full of delicious nutritious ingredients and fabulous flavor, once you experience this great homemade vegan wonton soup, you'll want to make it again and again.

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