Wontons, often described as “little clouds,” bring a touch of magic to your Veganuary menu. Floating in a rich, aromatic broth infused with ginger and spring onion—two cornerstones of Cantonese cuisine—this dish is the epitome of comfort and simplicity.
This recipe swaps traditional meat fillings for a delicious, plant-based blend of tofu, spinach, and wood ear mushrooms, making it not only vegan-friendly but also packed with flavour and nutrients. The dumplings are gently boiled, creating tender bites that perfectly complement the warming broth seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of white pepper.
Perfect as a light main or an elegant starter, Veggie Wonton Soup shows just how exciting and satisfying plant-based eating can be. Whether you’re embracing Veganuary or just looking for a wholesome, comforting meal, this recipe will leave you feeling nourished and delighted.
Why not give it a try and experience how easy it is to recreate the delicate Flavours of Cantonese cuisine while sticking to your Veganuary goals?
Veggie Wonton Soup
Ingredients
Wonton Ingredients
- ½ Cup Dried Wood Ear Mushrooms soaked in warm water for 10 minutes
- 1 Bag fresh Spinach
- ½ Cup Medium Firm Tofu
- 3 Spring Onions finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp. grated Ginger
- ¼ tsp. White Pepper
- 1 tsp. Corn Flour
- Pinch of salt
- Dumpling Wrappers
Ingredients for the Soup
- 3 cm cube Ginger cut into thin slices
- 1 tbsp. Soy sauce
- 1 tsp. Sesame Oil
- 1 Spring Onion finely chopped to garnish
- 800 ml Vegetable Stock
- ½ tsp. White pepper
- 1 tsp. Salt
Instructions
Method for making Wontons
- Heat a wok over a medium heat and wilt the fresh spinach, then transfer to kitchen paper and squeeze out excess water.
- Roughly chop and place into a large bowl.
- Finely cut the mushrooms and tofu into small pieces and add to the bowl, together with the remainder of the wonton ingredients (except the wonton wrappers).
- Combine well.
- Place a wonton wrapper on to the palm of your hand and place ½ tbsp. of mixture into the centre, carefully fold up the sides of the wrapper to form a shuttle cock shape and pinch the wrapper just above the ball of mixture to seal.
Method for soup
- In a deep pan add the soup ingredients (except sesame oil and spring onions), bring to the boil and then turn down the heat to simmer.
- While the soup simmers, fill a large saucepan with water and bring to the boil,
- Then carefully drop the wontons in to the boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Arrange the cooked wontons in bowls and sprinkle with chopped spring onions and a drizzle of sesame oil.
- Pour over the hot soup and serve.
