Vegan Tofu Wonton Noodle Soup

This Vegan Tofu Wonton Noodle Soup is fun to make and perfect for lunch or family dinner. It is a cozy recipe great for fall and for families to make together with their kids.

Every other Saturday, my grandmother on my mom’s side of the family would come over to our house with either one of my aunt or uncle and ask if we would like to go to Chinatown with her so she can grocery shop. I would say my grandmother is one of the strongest women I know. Even with a troubling knee, she always keeps herself active and would fly and anywhere even though she doesn’t know English. My grandfather passed away before I was born so I never got to meet him. However, my grandmother still raised all 10 children on her own as well as her grandchildren whenever my aunts or uncles have to be at work and cannot find a babysitter.

She is not afraid to speak up if something is not right. I always admire her so I always looked forward to her visiting us on the weekends. My mom and I would almost always accompany her even though we don’t need anything much. We don’t always go to the same places, but one that we visit at least once a month is a small supermarket inside a factory where all the noodles and wonton wrappers are being made. My mom would buy a large bag of them since we always go through them quickly.

Whenever she buys more wonton wrappers, I know we would be making some that week or the following. We would serve them with the fresh noodles we bought too. I loved making wontons because they are easier to fold than regular dumplings that my mom makes so beautifully. After we would make a bunch of wontons, my mom and I would bring a large container of them to my grandmother’s house so she can have some. My aunts and uncles would join her after they return from work and would make a bowl of them for themselves and my little cousins. Seeing them and especially my grandmother, enjoying the wonton’s my mom made always warms my heart, knowing they themselves don’t make it often on their own. Those are the memories I remembered the most when I was making these Vegan Tofu Wontons my own.

There are a few parts to making this Tofu Wonton Noodle Soup, but after you have them down, the rest is easy to follow. All you really need to do is make the wontons, cook the noodles and make sure you have a well-seasoned broth and you will have yourself a comforting meal. If you are ready to dig into these tofu wontons, let’s get started!

Vegan Tofu Wonton Noodle Soup

• Author: Helen Au
• Prep Time: 1 hour
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hout 15 minutes
• Yield: Makes 40 wontons
• Category: Savory
• Method: Cooking
• Cuisine: Chinese

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Description

This Vegan Tofu Wonton Noodle Soup is fun to make and perfect for lunch or family dinner. It is a cozy recipe great for fall and for families to make together with their kids.

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Ingredients

Filling
-1 package firm tofu
-1 package plain white noodles
-1 package Wonton wrappers (make sure they are vegan)
-1 large carrot, grated
-3 cloves of garlic, minced
-1 ½ tbsp soy sauce
-1 tbsp ginger, minced
-½ tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
-½ tbsp sesame oil
-¼ tsp ground white pepper

Broth Base
-4 liters vegetable broth
-3 tbsp soy sauce
-1 tsp sesame oil
-1 two-inch slice fresh ginger

Toppings
-2-3 bunches bok choy, steamed
-1 stalk scallions, thinly sliced
-fresh chili pepper, sliced

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Instructions

1. Drain the tofu and press for at least 20 minutes to remove all the water. After 20 minutes, crumble the tofu and add to a large bowl.
2. Add the grated carrot, garlic, soy sauce, ginger, Shaoxing wine, and ground white pepper to the bowl and mix to combine.
3. Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the sesame oil. Add in the tofu mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes until the tofu is lightly browned. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
4. Add the vegetable broth to a large pot. Add the remaining ingredients to the pot. Bring to a simmer for 15-20 minutes. Then, keep the broth over low heat.
5. Head a pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
6. Make the wontons. Grab a piece of the wonton wraps. Hold it diagonally and add about 1 tbsp of the tofu filling to the center. Wet the sides of the wonton with some water and fold it in half, forming a triangle. Wet 1 edge of the wonton wrapper. Holding the two ends of the wrapper, slightly fold to bring the edges together. Place on a lightly floured bowl or plate. Repeat until all the tofu filling is used. 
7. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the number of wontons you want. Allow it to cook until the wontons start floating above, signaling that the wontons are cooked. 
8. Add some of the noodles to a bowl and some of the cooked tofu. Pour the vegetable broth base into the bowl. Top with some bok choy, sliced scallions, and chili pepper if desired. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

*Store the extra wontons in the freezer until ready to be eaten

Keywords: wontons, tofu, chinese food