Making Wonton Noodle Soup at home is easier than you think! This is a warm, comforting soup that's so wonderful for chilly days.
On a cold, chilly day, there's just something amazing and magical about a hot, comforting bowl of soup. It's like a warm hug from the inside.
Chinese food is also comfort food for me. As a kid, my family would often celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and other special occasions at our favorite Chinese restaurant. And wonton noodle soup was always – always – a part of those celebrations.
Even now, when my husband, kids, and I crave comfort food, we often turn to Chinese food take-out. Or, we make some of our own versions of our fave Chinese food dishes at home.
Have you ever tried to make wonton soup at home? It's surprisingly easier than you might think!
What is wonton soup?
Wontons are dumplings often filled with meat and/or seafood. They can be fried, steamed, or included in soup.
Wonton noodle soup is a staple in Chinese restaurants. It's a soup that is often served as a precursor to the meal, but is an absolutely satisfying main dish as well. The soup is broth-based, with filled wontons. You might sometimes find additional flavor components, such as water chestnuts, green onions, additional pieces of shrimp outside of the wontons, and/or veggies like bok choy and mushrooms.
Homemade wontons or store-bought wontons?
There are two ways you can make this soup:
- with homemade wontons, or
- with store-bought wontons.
Honestly, both homemade wontons and store-bought wontons work in this recipe! If you have time, go for the homemade wontons. I actually find a bit of zen when making them from scratch.
If you're short on time, go for the store-bought version.
What do you need to make wonton soup?
To make homemade wontons, you'll need:
- wonton wrappers
- ground pork
- garlic
- ginger
- green onions
- sesame oil
- coconut aminos
- Shaoxing wine
To make the broth, you'll need:
- sesame oil
- ginger
- garlic
- chicken broth
- soy sauce
Exact measurements and detailed instructions can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post!
How do you make wonton soup with homemade wontons?
If you are using homemade wontons, start by chopping the garlic, ginger, and green onions. Then prep your work station.
In a large bowl, mix together all filling ingredients. Have a small bowl of water and wonton wrappers ready.
Place a tablespoon of filling in the middle of each wonton wrapper. Wet the sides of the wonton wrapper with water.
Fold filled wonton wrapper into a triangle, and then pinch together the longest sides to create an envelope-like wonton.
Continue filling and folding wonton wrappers until all of the filling has been used. Keep filled wontons on parchment paper, covered with a damp paper towel to keep the wrappers from drying.
Then follow the instructions for making the broth and adding the wontons.
Exact measurements and detailed instructions can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post!
What do you eat with wonton noodle soup?
Beef Lo Mein- Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
- Pork and Peanut Dragon Noodles
- Pork and Shrimp Wontons in Chili Oil
- Easy Shrimp Lo Mein
This homemade soup is delicious when served with other Asian-inspired dishes. Enjoy it along with Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef, Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken, Shrimp Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce, or Instant Pot Cashew Chicken.
What wine pairs with wonton soup?
Like with most Chinese food, pair a dry Riesling with this wonton soup. I also like a bright, lively Vermentino with
Wonton Noodle Soup
Ingredients
Broth
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1" fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced minced
- 2 32-ounce boxes low-sodium chicken broth (8 cups)
Wontons
- 30 wonton wrappers
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
- 2 teaspoons thinly sliced green onions
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Fill a large pot about halfway full with salted water, and bring to a boil. This will be the pot you'll cook the wontons in.
To Make the Broth
- Meanwhile, in a separate large stockpot over medium-high heat, heat the sesame oil and add the ginger and garlic. Sauté, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute, just until the garlic and ginger have softened and are fragrant.
- Slowly add the chicken broth and soy sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. While the broth is simmering, make the wontons
To Make the Wontons
- In a large bowl, mix together all filling ingredients. Have a small bowl of water and wonton wrappers ready.
- Place a tablespoon of filling in the middle of each wonton wrapper. Wet the sides of the wonton wrapper with water.
- Fold filled wonton wrapper into a triangle, and then pinch together the longest sides to create an envelope-like wonton.Continue filling and folding wonton wrappers until all of the filling has been used. Keep filled wontons on parchment paper, covered with a damp paper towel to keep the wrappers from drying.
- In the large stockpot with boiling water, cook wontons in small batches for 4-6 minutes per batch. When cooked, place into a bowl, and continue until you're done making the wontons.
- Then follow the instructions for making the broth and adding the wontons.
- When the broth is ready, transfer the wontons to individual bowls. Ladle the hot broth over the wontons. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
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