This shortcut Easy Wonton Soup uses frozen dumplings or wontons for a quick and easy Asian-style meal that’s ready in minutes!
Whenever we go out for Chinese food, my husband and boys always order wonton soup. So I knew I needed to come up with an Easy Wonton Soup recipe I could make home.
Specifically, I wanted a recipe that didn’t involve making wontons from scratch (although that is definitely the best, if you have the time).
“This recipe is simple and delicious. The whole family loved it! I used Costco wonton’s to complete the soup! Thanks for the recipe.”
Carrie
If frozen wontons aren’t something that are readily available where you live, then try looking for frozen pot stickers or dumplings. My boys actually say they like this soup better with Chinese dumplings, so you can definitely just go that route to begin with.
This quick and easy soup was a BIG hit. When I served it, my youngest claimed he didn’t like wontons and wasn’t going to eat them. Then he tried a bite and immediately changed his mind.
Tips for making this recipe
- Frozen wontons and pre-shredded carrots make this soup extra quick and easy to make
- Don’t let your wontons cook for too long. Otherwise they will become soggy and possibly lose some of their filling.
- If you can find frozen wontons, use frozen pot stickers instead
- This recipe is incredibly versatile! Feel free to add protein, like chicken or shrimp, and whatever vegetables you like. Cabbage, bok choy, peas, corn and bean sprouts are all great additions or substitutions.
If you’re using pot stickers, once you ladle up your soup, we just cut the pot stickers into smaller bits with the side of your spoon. It’s a small price to pay for a meal that’s on the table in about 20 minutes.
Feel free to add more vegetables to this soup. I think mushrooms would be great, but since not everyone around here agrees with me, I leave them out.
“Easy but definitely delicious wonton soup recipe.”
Red
Frozen peas are great too, and so are shredded carrots. You could even add all three. Or just use this recipe as a way to clean out the vegetable drawer!
I plan to keep a bag of frozen pot stickers in my freezer from now on, so I can whip this Easy Wonton Soup up anytime.
What should I serve with easy wonton soup?
This quick and easy wonton soup is a great starter for a complete Asian-inspired meal, or a great light lunch or dinner.
These are some of our favorite dishes to enjoy with this soup:
what do I need to make this recipe?
- Chicken broth – I make my own with chicken bouillon
- Soy sauce – I recommend low sodium
- Produce: garlic, fresh ginger, carrots, green onions, fresh cilantro
- Frozen wontons, pot stickers or Chinese dumplings
- Sesame oil
- Salt and pepper
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What people are saying about this recipe
I do this with TJ’s dumplings and broth. Love that it’s a great quick meal. ~ Nicole
This is delicious! Didn’t have ginger or sesame oil so used olive oil. Added the mushrooms and some zucchini. My husband ate it all! ~ Marsha
YUM! I used a bit less ginger. Also added thinly sliced baby bok choy stalks with the carrots. Added bok choy leaves at the end with the green onions. ~ MK
This was extremely quick and easy and delicious! I just added bok choy Because my daughter loves it. ~ Eva
I followed this recipe exactly. It is amazing! A keeper for sure! My husband wanted another bowl and said “That soup was incredible.” I love how healthy it is. Thanks for sharing it! ~ Jo
Tried this today and loved it! Simple, hearty meal that came together so quickly, and the flavour was great! Tasted better than takeout. Thanks for the recipe! ~Kanwal
I made this exactly as written but I added frozen peas, mushrooms and bok choy. It was a hit with the family!!! And easy & quick meal on busy chilly nights. ~ Chris
Easy Wonton Soup
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 4 green onions thinly sliced
- 20 frozen dumplings
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, combine the 6 cups chicken broth, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 clove garlic, and 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger. Bring to a boil.
- Add 1 cup shredded carrots, 4 green onions and 20 frozen dumplings to the pot. Simmer until dumplings are tender, 8-10 minutes (or according to package directions).
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil. Season with Salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
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21 comments
Cindi
Well, that was delicious! I ate restaurant tajeout wonton soup last week, and this recipe tasted so much better! I had no idea wonton soup could be so quick and easy to make.
Lois
Delish!! Added and black/white sesames. Would consider adding shrimp next time too. Husband loved it!
Virginia Wedemeyer
Easy and delicious
Jennifer
Can I make this soup ahead of time and reheat in the crockpot?
Chris
I made this exactly as written but I added frozen peas, mushrooms and bok choy. It was a hit with the family!!! And easy & quick meal on busy chilly nights.
Kanwal
Tried this today and loved it! Simple, hearty meal that came together so quickly, and the flavour was great! Tasted better than takeout 🙂 thanks for the recipe!
Danelle
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
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Jo
I followed this recipe exactly. It is amazing! A keeper for sure ! My husband wanted another bowl and said “That soup was incredible. ” I love how healthy it is. Thanks for sharing it!
Eva
This was extremely quick and easy and delicious! I just added bok choy Because my daughter at uni loves it.
Angie
Hello .. this looks yummy but I do not have a dutch oven. Can I use a regular pot? For long do I cook them in a regular pot?
Thanks,
Angie
Danelle
Yes, you can use a regular pot. Cooking time is the same.
Mk Jones
YUM! I used a bit less ginger. Also added thinly sliced baby bok choy stalks with the carrots. Added bok choy leaves at the end with the green onions.
CARRIE HUPPERT
This recipe is simple and delicious. The whole family loved it! I used Costco wonton’s to complete the soup! Thanks for the recipe.
Derek McDoogle
I like how you pointed out that you need potstickers or dumplings to prepare won ton soup. One of my friends is Asian and he will come to visit me so I want to make sure that he eats what he likes. It might be a better idea to look for a restaurant where they serve tasty Asian.
Marsha
This is delicious! Didn’t have ginger or sesame oil so used olive oil. Added the mushrooms and some zucchini. My husband are it all!
Ellen
Costco has delicious Wonton’s, perfect for this soup.
Alice Hip Foodie Mom
I love wonton soup! can’t wait to try your recipe!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes)
I would love a bowl of this right now!
nicole
I do this with TJ’s dumplings and broth. Love that it’s a great quick meal
MegUnprocessed
I’m going to try this with veggie broth! Looks good!