As the days get shorter, there’s nothing better than a warming, fresh bowl of Chicken Wonton Noodle Soup to keep you cosy. 

 Food and lifestyle creator Amanda Maiorano (@madeby.mandy) brings you a simple yet nutritious meal staple: packed with nourishing ingredients. 

Serves: 4 

Ingredients 

For the stock: 

• 1 whole chicken 

• 1 tsp neutral oil 

• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 

• 30g fresh ginger, sliced 

• 1 tsp black peppercorns 

• 4 spring onions 

• Pinch of salt, to taste 

For the soup: 

• 1 bunch of Asian greens (e.g., bok choy, gai lan) 

• 300g egg or rice noodles 

• 1 tbsp chilli oil, for serving 

• 1 red chilli, for serving 

For the wontons: 

• 500g chicken mince 

• 30g fresh ginger, grated 

• 4 spring onions, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish) 

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce 

• 1 tbsp light soy sauce 

• 2 tsp Chinese cooking wine 

• ½ tsp cornflour 

• Pinch of pepper 

• 1 packet of wonton wrappers (40-50)

  Method 

  Making the stock: 

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. 

  2. Add the ginger, spring onions, peppercorns, salt, and whole chicken. Fill the pot with water until the chicken is covered. 

  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 60-90 minutes, skimming off any impurities. 

  4. Strain the stock and set aside 1L for the soup. Store any extra stock in the freezer for later. 

  5. Once cooled, shred the chicken for use in sandwiches, salads, or future meals. 

   

  Preparing the wontons: 

  1. In a bowl, combine chicken mince, ginger, spring onions, oyster sauce, soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, cornflour, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Place 1 tsp of filling in the centre of a wonton wrapper. Wet the edges, fold into a rectangle, then pinch the corners to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers. 

  Cooking the soup: 

  1. Simmer a pot of water and blanch the Asian greens for 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside. 

  2. In the same pot, cook the noodles for 2-3 minutes until soft. Remove and set aside. 

  3. Add the wontons to simmering water and cook for 4-5 minutes or until they float to the surface. 

  To serve: 

  1. Divide the greens, noodles, and wontons between bowls. 

  2. Ladle over hot chicken stock. 

  3. Garnish with chilli oil, fresh chilli, and extra spring onions. 

   

  Head into Armidale Central to grab everything you need for this nourishing winter staple.