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Homemade Wonton Soup

Comforting Homemade Wonton Soup You’ll Crave Every Time

Enjoy a quick and delicious Homemade Wonton Soup, perfect for busy weeknights and easily customizable with your favorite ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil adds nuttiness and depth to the broth
  • 3 cloves garlic minced for enhanced flavor
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated; substitute with ground ginger if needed
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce provides umami and saltiness
  • 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian adaptation
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup shredded carrots adds sweetness and crunch
  • 4 stalks green onions white parts added for flavor; tops for garnish
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or bok choy/kale as alternatives
For the Wontons
  • 16 pieces mini frozen wontons the star of the dish
Optional Topping
  • 1 tablespoon chili crisp adds heat and crunch; can use red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • large pan or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the Pan: In a large pan or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil over medium heat for about 1 minute until shimmering.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Add white parts of green onions, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger to heated oil. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add Vegetables: Stir in shredded carrots and 2 tablespoons of reduced sodium soy sauce, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Simmer Broth: Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Cook Wontons: Gently add 16 mini frozen wontons and 2 cups of fresh spinach; cook for 5-6 minutes until wontons float.
  6. Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, garnishing with green onion tops and chili crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Stir delicately when adding wontons to maintain their texture. Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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