Wonton Soup Recipe

This quick and easy wonton soup is super simple, loaded with veggies and takes under 15 minutes to make thanks to the frozen wontons.

wonton soup recipe

Homemade Wonton Soup

wonton soup recipe

Meat filled wontons swim in a clear, but intensely flavored broth enhanced with ginger, soy, sesame, and garlic.

Prep: 40min

Total: 55min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 248 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 1887 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 30 wonton wrappers
  • 8 ounces ground pork
  • 2 green onions ( finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic (whole)
  • 2 slices ginger (approx. 1/4″)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions (sliced)

Instruction:

  1. Dip the bottom in flour and place on a parchment lined pan. Repeat with remaining wontons.
  2. Add in wontons simmer 4-6 minutes or until pork is cooked through. Serve immediately.

Easy Wonton Soup

wonton soup recipe

This quick and easy wonton soup is super simple, loaded with veggies and takes under 15 minutes to make thanks to the frozen wontons.

Prep: 15min

Total: 30min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cup (generous)

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 1/2 cup (generous), calories 136 kcal, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 6.5 mg, Sodium 1218 mg, Fiber 2.5 g, Sugar 5 g

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1- inch piece fresh ginger (sliced thin)
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 20 mini frozen wontons (I love the Chicken Cilantro one’s from Trader Joe’s)
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms
  • 4 baby bok choy (halved lengthwise and halved)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • scallions (sliced green parts only for garnish)

Instruction:

  1. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot.
  2. Smash the sliced ginger with the side of a knife to bring out the flavor and add to the pot with the garlic, cover and cook 5 minutes.
  3. Add the bok choy and partially cook 5 minutes, then add the frozen wontons and mushroom, simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the wontons are heated through and bok choy is tender and wilted.
  4. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil.
  5. Divide soup in four bowls. Garnish with fresh scallions.

Wonton Soup

wonton soup recipe

This homemade wonton soup is better than Chinese takeout and so easy to make! Enjoy the comforting flavors of tender wontons, vegetables, and warm broth seasoned with classic Chinese flavors of ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic.

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Serving Size: 1 cup

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 cup, calories 192 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 1309 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, unSaturated Fat 0.8 g

Ingredients:

  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms (chopped (optional))
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, (minced)
  • 8 cups chicken broth, (or any broth)
  • 1/2 pound baby bok choy, (halved)
  • 25-30 frozen wontons
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 green onions, (sliced)

Instruction:

  1. In a large pot over medium high heat add the sesame oil, garlic, mushrooms and ginger. Saute for about 2-3 minutes or until tender.
  2. Add in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add in the bok choy and let simmer for about 5 minutes. Add in the wontons. Continue to simmer for another 3-4 minutes and wontons are heated throughout.
  3. Add in soy sauce and green onions and serve.

BETTER THAN TAKEOUT – Chicken Wonton Soup Recipe

FAQ

What is the broth of wonton soup made of?

Wonton soup is a standard of Chinese cuisine and made from seasoned chicken broth with filled wontons. Wontons are an Asian equivalent of ravioli or tortellini when they are folded around a spiced meat mixture.

Is wonton soup a healthy soup?

In addition to lifting your energy levels, metabolism, and muscle production, wonton soup can also contribute to your overall health by providing at least eight percent of the total vitamin B needed per day.

What is the difference between wonton soup and egg drop soup?

A cup of egg drop soup contains 65 calories and only 1.5 grams of fat, while a cup of wonton soup provides 71 calories but only 0.6 grams of fat. However, both of these soups are high in sodium, with egg drop soup containing 37 percent of the DV and wonton soup containing 38 percent of the DV for this mineral.

Is wonton soup good when sick?

With a good chicken broth, well made wontons filled with a good meat filling and a nice assortment of vegetables it is very healthy. This would be one of my ‘go-to’s’ if I was sick with a cold or the flu.

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