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This Wonton Soup recipe is light, flavorful, and easy to make at home! Tender store-bought wontons simmered in a rich, savory broth for the perfect comfort meal.
Why You’ll Love Wonton Soup!
There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of Wonton Soup on a chilly day. It’s one of those dishes that feels like a hug in a bowl because its cozy, comforting, and always satisfying.
I started making this at home when I realized how simple it is to recreate the takeout favorite. With a savory broth, tender wontons, and a hint of sesame, it’s become a staple in my kitchen whenever I need something quick, nourishing, and delicious.
Asian Recipes are a family favorite and taste so much better making them at home. For even more ideas, try these Asian Slow Cooker Recipes.
Ingredients
- Chicken Broth – See Chicken broth substitutes
- Fresh Ginger – If the ginger is fresh, I don’t usually peel it before slicing it.
- Clove Garlic – Substitute with 1 teaspoon minced Garlic
- Chopped Bok Choy – Substitute with Spinach or Bean Sprouts
- Sliced Mushrooms – Slice about the same size
- Frozen Wontons (approximately a 12 ounce bag) – I used chicken and vegetable frozen wontons for this recipe but you can easily use any of the premade frozen ones that you love.
- Low-Sodium Soy Sauce – If you are out see Best Soy Sauce Substitute
- Shaoxing Wine – You can also substitute with dry sherry wine or more chicken broth
- Sesame Oil – See The Best Sesame Oil Substitute if you are out
- Sliced Green Onions – Optional topping
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How to Make Wonton Soup
Step 1 – Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot or dutch oven.
Step 2 – Smash the ginger with the side of a large knife.
Step 3 – Add the ginger and garlic to the chicken broth. Cook for 5 minutes.
Step 4 – Stir in the chopped boy choy and water. Cook for 5 minutes.
Step 5 – Add in the sliced mushrooms and frozen wontons. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the wontons are heated through and boy choy is now wilted and tender.
Step 6 – Remove from heat. Stir in the 1 tbsp soy sauce, shaoxing wine and sesame oil.
Step 7 – Serve warm topped with the sliced scallions (if using) and sesame seeds and enjoy in your favorite bowls!
Wonton Soup
Ingredients
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- ½ inch Fresh Ginger sliced into thin pieces
- 1 clove Garlic minced (or 1 teaspoon minced Garlic)
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Chopped Boy Choy approximately 4 baby bok choy or 2 medium bok choy
- 8 ounces Sliced Mushrooms
- 20-25 mini Frozen Wontons approximately a 12 ounce bag
- 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Shaoxing Wine
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- Sliced Green Onions optional (for serving)
Instructions
- Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large stock pot or dutch oven.
- Smash the ginger with the side of a large knife.
- Add the ginger and garlic to the chicken broth. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the water and chopped boy choy and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add in the sliced mushrooms and frozen wontons. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the wontons are heated through and boy choy is now wilted and tender.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in the soy sauce, shaoxing wine and sesame oil.
- Serve warm topped with the sliced green onions (if using) and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Prepare Ginger – Smashing the ginger before adding it to the pot helps bring out the flavor in the ginger. I recommend using fresh ginger in this recipe for the best flavor.
- Bok Choy – When chopping bok choy, remove the end of the bok choy and chop the remaining stems and leaves into small bite size pieces (approximately 2 inches) and add the chopped stems and leaves into the soup.
- Mushrooms – I prefer slicing whole mushrooms for this recipe. Generally the pre-sliced mushrooms aren’t the best quality in my area and it doesn’t take long to slice the mushrooms.
- Don’t Over Boil Wontons – Gentle simmering keeps them tender and intact.
- Add in Meat – Stir in cooked ground pork, shrimp, or shredded chicken for a hearty addition.
- Spicy Wonton Soup – Add spicy chili oil, sriracha, or a pinch of crushed red pepper for an easy wonton soup variation.
- Vegetarian Version – Use vegetable broth and fill wontons wrappers with tofu and shiitake mushrooms. We have even added in more veggies such as shredded carrots and bell peppers.
- Noodle Version – Add cooked ramen or rice noodles for a heartier meal.
Nutrition Facts
What to Serve with Wonton Soup?
Homemade Wonton Soup is can be served as a complete meal. But we like to serve with Hibachi Fried Rice, egg rolls, Cream Cheese Wontons and Cucumber Tomato Salad.
We have even served with Easy Beef Stir Fry Recipe and Pepper Steak Recipe for another easy idea.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main difference is the broth of the soup. Egg drop soup is made with swirled dropped eggs while wonton soup is made with wontons.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stove to avoid overcooking the wontons.
More Easy Asian Recipes
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Easy Slow Cooker
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Amazing soup! Love the flavor and was so easy to make.