Christmas Spiced Wonton Soup with Turkey Dumplings

A comforting and aromatic wonton soup perfect for using up leftover roast turkey. Infused with warm Christmas spices like cinnamon and cloves, this soup offers a unique and flavorful twist on a classic dish.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

420 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£2.51/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner•Soup

Cuisine:

British

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

2cupsLeftover Roast Turkey(Shredded or finely diced)

£3.50

40countWonton Wrappers(Refrigerated or frozen (thawed))

£3.00

1largeEgg(Lightly beaten)

£0.30

1inchGinger(Grated)

£0.25

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

6cupsChicken Broth(Low sodium preferred)

£1.50

2tablespoonsSoy Sauce(Low sodium preferred)

£0.15

1countCinnamon Stick( )

£0.20

4countWhole Cloves( )

£0.10

1countStar Anise(Optional, for extra flavor)

£0.30

2countGreen Onions(Chopped, for garnish)

£0.50

1teaspoonSesame Oil(For garnish, optional)

£0.15

to tasteSalt

to tastePepper

Total Cost

£10.05

£2.51 per serving

Instructions

1.
**Prepare the Wonton Filling:** In a small bowl, combine the shredded turkey, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
2.
**Fill the Wontons:** Lay out a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Place about 1 teaspoon of the turkey filling in the center of the wrapper. Brush the edges of the wrapper with the beaten egg. Fold the wrapper in half diagonally to form a triangle, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Bring the two bottom corners of the triangle together, overlapping them slightly, and press to seal. Repeat until all the filling is used.
3.
**Make the Soup Base:** In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise (if using). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least 15 minutes to allow the spices to infuse the broth. This will create the Christmas-spiced aromatic base.
4.
**Cook the Wontons:** Gently drop the prepared wontons into the simmering broth. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the wontons float to the surface and are cooked through.
5.
**Serve:** Remove the cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise from the soup. Ladle the wonton soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil (optional). Serve hot.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (350g)

420 kcal / 1757 kJ

Carbs

25g

10% of RDA

Fat

18g

26% of RDA

Protein

40g

80% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

4 g

4% of RDA

Sodium

1200 mg

52% of RDA

Saturated Fat

5 g

25% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.

You can add other vegetables to the soup, such as sliced mushrooms, bok choy, or carrots.

Adjust the amount of spices to your liking. If you prefer a milder flavor, use less cinnamon and cloves.

The wontons can be made ahead of time and frozen. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid. Then transfer them to a freezer bag. Cook from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.