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Easy 5 Minute Wonton Soup

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This fool-proof, light and brothy, easy 5 minute wonton soup is packed with classic Asian flavors and delicious ingredients!

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Recently, I was in search of a quick and easy meal that I could throw together in minutes with items I already had on hand in my pantry. I love transforming what I have on hand in to a meal such as my 15 Bean Soup with Ham, an easy 5-ingredient side dish or zucchini turkey meatballs. With my busy family, these quick and easy meals become staples in my meal planning. A one pot meal that includes protein, veggies, and delicious flavor is easy to find in Asian inspired cuisine. My 5 Minute Wonton Soup checks all the boxes and will become a new favorite in your household as it has in mine!

Ingredients

  • Chicken broth: I prefer to use low-sodium, but whether you use a chicken bouillon to make your broth or buy it in a can, it makes a great base for the soup.
  • Soy sauce: The first flavor many think of when it comes to Asian cuisine, it packs the punch of salty umami taste.
  • Rice wine vinegar: Has a delicate flavor that is less acidic than usual vinegar.
  • Ginger: Pungent flavor that can be sweet and spicy, it’s a quintessential flavor is lots of Asian inspired dishes.
  • Sesame oil: Has a nutty, earthy taste that can be kicked up a notch if you use toasted sesame oil.
  • Chili paste: Adds a wonderful kick of heat to the soup.
  • Dumplings: My go to are frozen chicken and vegetable dumplings from either Costco or Trader Joes.
  • Mushrooms: Baby bella or button mushrooms are a great choice for this dish, and they have a wonderful umami flavor that pairs with the soy sauce.
  • Spinach: Baby spinach is tender and easy to use in soup, but you could also use baby kale.
  • Rice noodles: Simple and chew in texture, they soak up the flavors of the ingredients around them.

How to Make Easy 5 Minute Wonton Soup

Start your wonton soup by bringing a pot of water to a boil and cooking your rice noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.

In another large pot, pour in the chicken broth.

Add in the soy sauce.

Pour in the rice vinegar and sesame oil.

And add the chili paste and ginger. Bring to a boil, whisking occasionally to mix all the liquids together.

Once broth is boiling, add in your frozen dumplings.

Followed by the sliced mushrooms.

And add in your baby spinach or kale.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook until dumplings are warmed through and spinach is wilted.

Then take your rice noodles and place some in the bottom of a bowl.

Take a healthy scoop of the soup and pour it over the top of the noodles.

Easy 5 minute wonton soup.

Serve garnished with hoisin sauce and fresh cilantro, and enjoy your easy 5 minute wonton soup!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is wonton soup considered clear broth?

Yes, wonton soup’s broth is typically considered a clear broth.

Is there protein in wonton soup broth?

If the wonton soup is made with chicken broth, then the soup’s broth will have protein.

What is the filling in a wonton made of?

There are lots of types of fillings, common ones being chicken or pork with veggies.

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Easy 5 Minute Wonton Soup

Liz Della Croce
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This fool-proof, light and brothy, easy 5 minute wonton soup is packed with classic Asian flavors and delicious ingredients!
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
CourseSoup
Serves4

Ingredients
 
 

  • 6 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ tablespoon chili paste optional
  • 16 frozen dumplings such as chicken cilantro sold at Costco and Trader Joe’s
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 4 cups baby spinach or baby kale
  • 8 ounces rice noodles prepared according to package instructions
  • hoisin sauce optional garnish
  • fresh cilantro optional garnish

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Instructions
 

  1. Bring chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, sesame oil, and sambal oelek (chili paste) to a boil in a large soup pot, whisking occasionally.
  2. Add frozen dumplings, mushrooms, and baby spinach to the boiling broth and simmer for 3 minutes until dumplings are warmed through and kale is wilted.
  3. Divide noodles between four bowls and cover with equal parts of the wonton soup.
  4. Garnish with a drizzle of hoisin sauce and fresh cilantro if you wish.

Liz’s Notes

I love using the chicken cilantro wontons from Costco or Trader Joes but use whatever frozen wontons you prefer! 

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 62.4g | Protein: 12.1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 892mg | Fiber: 6.9g | Sugar: 1.7g

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91 responses to “Easy 5 Minute Wonton Soup”

  1. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    This has been my go-to soup for years!! It’s so good!! Also very versatile… you can substitute different veggies, and different types of noodles. All my family and friends love it!

  2. Nikki Avatar
    Nikki

    Looks delicious can’t wait to try this out thanks 😋

  3. BESTSUBSTITUTES Avatar
    BESTSUBSTITUTES

    This wonton soup was super quick and tasty! Got rave reviews from the family!

  4. Sally Lamb Avatar
    Sally Lamb

    Delicious recipe! I also had to sub Sriracha as I had no chili paste. I added about a half a teaspoon to a HALF BATCH. Since it was only me going to eat it, I added half the wontons and will reheat the broth tomorrow and add the rest then so they don’t overcook. Nice thing is you can adjust this so easily to what you do have on hand, example chicken bouillon could be used, the frozen ginger pods they have now or even cook bok choy or cabbage until they’re done. Well done!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  5. Carli Avatar
    Carli

    Delicious and so easy! Made for my kiddos who were feeling u see the weather, my oldest said it was the best thing he’s ever tasted! Thank you!

  6. Dawn Avatar
    Dawn

    So delicious! Omitted the chili paste and noodles because we were out of both. I did sauté about 3 minced garlic cloves with the minced ginger for about a minute before adding the liquids, and added 2 thick carrots sliced into very thin coins with the broth mixture and followed the recipe from there, bringing it to a boil and adding the wontons, spinach and mushrooms. I also added a couple of dashes of sriracha to the broth as it boiled to give it that hint it spice since we were out of chili paste and sprinkled toasted sesame seeds over top when serving. It was so delicious!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I’m so happy you made this and enjoyed it!! It’s one of my favorites!!!!

  7. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    I’ve made this again and again! Amazing everytime, exactly how its posted. The only change I make is doubling the recipe! How can something this easy be so delicious??!?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I just had it for lunch! Isn’t it the best?

  8. choudia Avatar
    choudia

    Oh my, this is was so good. I just made it now and it was really good. The whole family enjoyed it. I had some frozen wontons and came across your website. I am adventurous when it comes to cooking. Thanks, Liz for sharing the recipe.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I’m so happy you enjoyed it!

  9. Laurie Avatar
    Laurie

    Easy and delicious. This recipe will be on repeat!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Oh i’m so glad!

  10. KATE EVERETT Avatar
    KATE EVERETT

    Wonderful! I prefer a hearty bok choy for its crunch and heartiness for leftovers. I also used shiitake mushrooms because I had them on hand. Excellent recipe!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Oh yes I love bok choy!!!

  11. Tanya Avatar
    Tanya

    Used the Costco chicken gyoza. Since they come with a ginger sauce, I added that to the broth for extra zing and it was great!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Yes so perfect!

  12. Pat Dougherty Avatar
    Pat Dougherty

    I hate comments by people who haven’t tried the recipe, but I’m also irritated by those who comment on the recipe after they’ve changed nearly every aspect of it. So prepare to be irritated by me.

    After making it once per the recipe (minus the optional fish sauce) and being very pleased, I tinkered. Half the greens, half the mushrooms. some green onions. Combination of Trader Joe’s miso/ginger broth and chicken broth. No noodles, I love dumplings and figured they were sufficient pasta.. The TJ’s chicken/cilantro dumplings are genius, Maybe that’s why I simplified by cutting down on other ingredients.

    Took me a lot longer than 5 minutes, but I’m not much of a cook. Bottom line: this is a fool-proof, light brothy soup. Perfect for those cold months when you feel too congested to eat anything thick.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      hahaha That’s too funny, Pat. I make this recipe 1000 different ways as well – as you said, it’s super versatile. To be honest, 95% of my recipes are more of a general suggestion that can be modified / adjusted to use whatever you have on hand or to dietary preference. Glad you made this your own and enjoyed! Let me know if you try any of my other recipes!

      1. Pat Dougherty Avatar
        Pat Dougherty

        UPDATE: Dang After I’ve picked out all the wontons(I can’t help myself!), I drink the remaining broth for breakfast.

        1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
          Liz DellaCroce

          hahah so smart!

  13. Alexa Avatar
    Alexa

    This wonton soup recipe is quite interesting. I can’t wait to try this.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I hope you love it Alexa!

  14. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious Avatar
    Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious

    This looks so good! Now if only I could find gluten free wontons.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      You can also just skip them :)

  15. Carolyn Avatar
    Carolyn

    I can’t wait to try making this!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I hope you love it Carolyn!!

  16. Jersey Girl Cooks Avatar
    Jersey Girl Cooks

    I make something like this often. Great to have dinner on the table so quick!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Yes totally!!!

  17. Carolyn Avatar
    Carolyn

    The broth was ingenious. I have a hard time making quick Asian style broth that actually tastes good, usually it’s too bland. I used veg broth and veg wontons and it was perfect.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I’m so so glad you like it!!!

  18. Carrie Avatar
    Carrie

    Substitute kale for (or just add) sugar snap peas. It was AMAZEBALLS!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Great idea!!

  19. Sam Avatar
    Sam

    Made this tonight and it was so delicious we went back for more and practically licked the bowls clean. :) Thank you!! Adding this to our lineup.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Yay!!! It’s one of my go-to’s! So glad you liked it Sam!

  20. Lorie M. Avatar
    Lorie M.

    I made this tonight and it was really great! I used spiralized carrots, baby bok choy, Napa cabbage, baby Bella mushrooms, Trader Joe’s low sodium chicken and vegetable broth, TJs chicken cilantro dumplings and pork potstickers, etc. I prefer the Chicken Cilantro dumplings though. Also, liked the added flavors of chopped fresh cilantro and Hoisin sauce as garnish. We have a large Asian supermarket nearby and bought a lot of ingredients there such as the super-sized carrots for spiralizing. This an easy and quick dinner!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Oh I just love what you did with it!! Ironically I had it again for lunch!!

  21. Dave Avatar
    Dave

    Well I made it exactly to the instructions and wasn’t impressed. Way too much soya sauce.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Have you tried it yet Dave? If you’re only familiar with Asian food from restaurants or take-out, you’d be surprised how much sodium they use/add via soy sauce.

  22. Margie Avatar
    Margie

    I never thought I could make wonton soup, but this was easy and delicious. Thanks for the great recipe!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I hope you love it!

  23. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    Oooh my gosh was this good! I found a recipe the other day for wonton and bok choy soup, made the wontons (first for me!), and then was on the hunt for a better soup recipe for it since I refuse to use really costly meats just to make a broth (watching the pennies, yo!). So I whipped up your soup here and threw in the wontons I made and it was delicious! My husband has been craving some wonton soup ever since we moved to a MUCH smaller town in the Four Corners of Colorado-used to live near Chinese and Thai places that we loved to order from and now that is just not an option. I’m so thrilled I found your website and I’m going to start reading up and stock some more ingredients so I can cook dishes like this at home a little easier. :) Thanks Liz!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Oh I’m so glad you told me Sara!!!! Thank you so much for your kind words – I’m so glad you loved this soup!!! I eat it almost every week at least once or twice! Happy Holidays! Let me know what else you try!

  24. Karen @ The Food Charlatan Avatar
    Karen @ The Food Charlatan

    Hey Liz! No joke, I just bought those chicken and cilantro wontons today at Costco and came home to google wonton soup. And I found you! This looks super easy and delicious, and perfect for tonight since I just did a Costco run with 3 kids and am now exhausted. haha! Normally I would order pizza now :)

  25. IndianaAnna Avatar
    IndianaAnna

    I made this soup for dinner tonight using Trader Joes pork potstickers for the dumplings. I added shredded carrots and green onions since I detest mushrooms. Very delicious and easy! My kids and husband enjoyed it too!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      That sounds amazing!! I love changing mine up as well based on what I have on hand. So glad you enjoyed!

  26. Minnie@thelady8home Avatar
    Minnie@thelady8home

    I just came upon this through a share, and I knew I had to bookmark as well as share it. Love the dumpling soup.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Me too! I hope you try it Minnie!

  27. meka Avatar
    meka

    I made this last night and it was really good! It took me a little longer to make because I had to wash dishes first AND slice the mushrooms. I added some creole seasoning to give it a little kick. Lol.

    Btw, I see scallions pictured above but didn’t see them used in the recipe. Am I imagining things?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Oooo I love that you added creole seasoning! Such a great idea!

  28. Kirsten Avatar
    Kirsten

    Liz,
    What a terrific soup! I love steaming the frozen gyoza but I think it’s an even better idea to throw together a fast soup when I don’t want to get out all the equipment to steam.
    Thanks!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Yes I agree!! Plus I feel like soup is a great way to save dumplings that might have freezer burn! :-)

  29. Wendy | Around My Family Table Avatar
    Wendy | Around My Family Table

    Oh yum, I love wonton soup! My friend and I used to share a bowl when we ate Thai.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Me too!! I want a bowl right now!

  30. Bev @ Bev Cooks Avatar
    Bev @ Bev Cooks

    This is perfect “someone make me dinner because I have 14 million babies to take care of” food!

    also, WHERE IS THAT BABY.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      LOL! Totally. I’ve been making it several times a week. Umm… he got lost :(

  31. Rachael (Fuji Mama) Avatar
    Rachael (Fuji Mama)

    It’s amazing what having a smartly stocked pantry can do! I’m all for Asian soups, and I’m with you—when I’m pregnant, I crave those flavors even more!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I want to tour YOUR pantry!!! I bet it’s insanely wonderful. :) xo

  32. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    Love this recipe. Thank you,

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I’m so glad Liz!!!

  33. Gaby Avatar
    Gaby

    I’m going to need to make this and probably eat it all at once! So delicious!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I pretty much eat 2-3 servings each time I make it. I had it again for dinner last night – can’t quit it!!

  34. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic Avatar
    Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic

    Oh my gosh this looks delicious! And how amazing that it’s ready in 5 minutes. I’m going to have to go look for some frozen wontons this weekend :)

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Yes!! I actually just ran out of the Costco ones so I tried PF Chang’s and they are so good!! Enjoy!

  35. Debi Avatar
    Debi

    I think I’ll shall use Baby Bok Choy in place of kale or spinach and TJ’s Thai Shrimp Gyoza dumplings that are in my freezer. :-) don’t feel comfortable rating until I’ve made it…

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Bok Choy would be perfect in this!! Enjoy!

  36. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    I have the same pregnancy cravings! I found an awesome wonton soup recipe, but it takes much to long to make the wontons once a craving hits. I will certainly have to try this!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      There is something about pregnancy and Asian soups, I swear!!

  37. Lane @ Supper for a Steal Avatar
    Lane @ Supper for a Steal

    Frozen chicken wontons, great idea. I love wonton soup. Need to pick up a bag of those from Costco, since I have everything else.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      It’s always my “back up plan” meal. I’ve been eating it a ton lately since we aren’t sure when baby is arriving. :)

  38. Amy @Very Culinary Avatar
    Amy @Very Culinary

    I want this. I shared it on my FB page…and that makes you so excitedly happy that you went into labor, right?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      You did?!? Thank you my sweet friend!!

  39. Sarah @ The Chef Next Door Avatar
    Sarah @ The Chef Next Door

    I bet they have these at Sam’s Club….I need to find them because this soup looks delicious and I love how quick it comes together!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Yes I bet they do!!!!

  40. Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain Avatar
    Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain

    Slurrrrrrrrp! I’m going to need another bowl, or three:)

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      There’s a *slight* chance I eat about 3 servings worth every time…

  41. Melanie @ Carmel Moments Avatar
    Melanie @ Carmel Moments

    That looks delicious. I’m loving all the soups to keep me warm and get me through winter!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Me too!! They are seriously the best part of the cold weather!

  42. Aggie Avatar
    Aggie

    I can’t wait to hunt these wontons down at Costco!
    5 minute soup for the win – this looks amazing!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      YES!! I just finished my bag and need to get more. You will love!!

  43. Rachel Cooks Avatar
    Rachel Cooks

    I need to renew my Costco membership.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Yes you do!! We are mildly obsessed with Costco…

  44. cassie Avatar
    cassie

    Now I have another reason to miss TJ’s. Now I need some frozen dumplings. I love this soup!!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I don’t have a TJ’s!! Do you have Costco? I found them there. BUT you can honestly use any store bought dumpling. PF Chang’s has a line in most grocery stores now too!

  45. Cookin Canuck Avatar
    Cookin Canuck

    We need to feast together someday, Liz…I think our tastebuds like the same things. This is a soup I could eat all day, everyday. I discovered those chicken cilantro dumplings in Trader Joe’s recently and they would be perfect for this!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I completely agree! I don’t think you’ve ever shared a recipe that I a) didn’t want to eat b) didn’t have to modify. :) I’m so glad you know the dumplings I’m talking about! I hope you try this. :)

  46. Christie - Food Done Light Avatar
    Christie – Food Done Light

    What a wonderful soup. I wish we had a Trader Joe’s close to us. This would be fantastic for a school night dinner.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      We don’t have Trader Joe’s either! They are sold at Costco too! But this recipe works for any dumpling you can find- almost every grocery store sells them!!

      1. Corina Avatar
        Corina

        I am very late to this original post, however, would baby bok choy also work?

        1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
          Liz DellaCroce

          Absolutely it would work!!!