Description
A delightful fusion of Mediterranean and Asian flavors, this Mediterranean-Inspired Wonton Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. The hearty broth combined with savory wontons filled with a Mediterranean-inspired mixture creates a satisfying meal that will warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Wonton Filling:
- 12–16 wonton wrappers, filled with a Mediterranean-inspired filling (e.g., ground lamb or beef, feta, spinach, and herbs)
Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crumbled feta and chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Wonton Filling: Fill the wonton wrappers with a mixture of ground lamb or beef, feta, spinach, and herbs.
- Cook the Soup: Heat olive oil in a pot, sauté onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Add broth, chickpeas, zucchini, and spinach. Simmer, then add wontons and cook until done. Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish the soup with crumbled feta and parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- You can customize the wonton filling with your preferred Mediterranean-inspired ingredients.
- For a vegetarian option, replace meat with a chickpea and feta mixture.
- Store leftover broth separately to maintain the wontons’ texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
