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An Easy, Delicious Wonton Soup Recipe
Key Takeaways
Wonton soup is all about balance, with a light, savory broth and gently cooked dumplings that feel comforting without being heavy.
You don’t need complicated techniques or long simmer times to make great wonton soup at home, just simple ingredients and gentle heat.
Cooking the broth patiently and sealing the wontons properly makes all the difference in flavor, texture, and overall ease.
There’s something deeply comforting about a bowl of wonton soup. It’s warm, savory, and soothing in that quiet, reliable way that makes you feel better halfway through the first spoonful. And while it might sound like a restaurant-only dish, wonton soup is surprisingly easy to make at home.
At Caraway , we love recipes that feel nourishing without being fussy. This one checks all the boxes: simple prep, clean flavors, and a broth that tastes like it simmered all day (even though it didn’t).
Let’s break it down step by step so you can make a cozy, feel-good bowl anytime the craving hits.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This recipe keeps things approachable and flexible. You can adjust fillings and aromatics based on what you have, but here’s a solid starting point.
For the wontons: Ground chicken, shrimp, or pork, minced garlic, grated ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and store-bought wonton wrappers .
For the broth: Low-sodium chicken broth, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, a splash of rice vinegar, and a drizzle of sesame oil.
Optional add-ins: Baby bok choy, mushrooms, spinach, or scallions for extra greens and texture.
Using a sharp knife and a sturdy cutting board makes prep faster and cleaner, especially when you’re mincing aromatics or chopping greens. It’s one of those small things that makes cooking feel calmer from the start.
How To Assemble the Wontons
Once your filling is mixed, assembly is easier than it looks . Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each wrapper, dip your finger in water, and lightly wet the edges. Fold into a triangle, press to seal, then bring the corners together and pinch.
Don’t overfill. That’s the biggest mistake. A little filling goes a long way, and smaller wontons cook more evenly and stay tender.
If you’re short on time, you can assemble these ahead and refrigerate them for a few hours, or freeze them flat for future soup nights.
Building a Light, Flavorful Broth
Start by gently simmering garlic and ginger in your broth for about 10 minutes. This infuses flavor without making the soup cloudy or overpowering. Add soy sauce and rice vinegar , tasting as you go. You want savory with a hint of brightness, not salty.
Keep the heat at a gentle simmer. Boiling too hard can make the broth harsh and cause wontons to break apart.
An evenly-heating, non-toxic pot makes a real difference here. Consistent heat helps the broth stay clear and the wontons cook gently, which keeps everything tasting clean and balanced.
Cooking the Wontons
Once the broth is ready, slide the wontons in one by one. They’ll sink at first, then float when they’re cooked (usually in 3 to 5 minutes). Add any greens during the last minute so they stay vibrant and tender.
Finish with a small drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkle of green onions. Simple, comforting, done.
Sources:
What Is Rice Vinegar? How to Cook With Rice Vinegar and Best Rice Vinegar Substitutes | MasterClass