Easy Wonton Soup Recipe

Here’s an easy Wonton Soup recipe that delivers cozy, comforting flavor with minimal fuss — perfect for weeknights or a quick homemade starter.

🥟 Easy Wonton Soup Recipe

📝 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

For the Broth:

• 4 cups chicken broth (or veggie broth for vegetarian)

• 1–2 tsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1–2 green onions, sliced

• Optional: a handful of baby bok choy, mushrooms, or spinach

For the Wontons:

• 20–24 wonton wrappers

• ½ lb (225g) ground pork or chicken

• 1 green onion, finely chopped

• 1 tsp soy sauce

• ½ tsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp grated ginger

• Pinch of salt and pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Wontons:

1. In a bowl, mix the meat, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and pepper until combined.

2. Place 1 tsp of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper.

3. Moisten the edges with water, fold into a triangle (or desired shape), and press to seal tightly.

4. Cover filled wontons with a damp towel to prevent drying.

2. Cook the Broth:

1. In a pot, heat a bit of oil. Sauté ginger and garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

2. Add broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Bring to a gentle boil.

3. Add vegetables if using, and simmer for 3–5 minutes.

3. Cook the Wontons:

• You can either:

  • Boil separately: In a pot of boiling water, cook wontons for 4–5 minutes until they float and the filling is cooked.

  • Cook in broth: Add directly to the simmering soup and cook for 5–6 minutes.

4. Assemble & Serve:

• Ladle soup and wontons into bowls.

• Garnish with sliced green onions and optional chili oil or fresh cilantro.

🥬 Variations:

• Use shrimp or tofu for a pescatarian or vegetarian version.

• Add noodles or rice to bulk it up.

• Swap in frozen pre-made wontons to make it even easier.