Packed with classic Asian flavors and ready in as little as 5 minutes, frozen wontons are the secret to this easy wonton soup recipe.
I’m not sure what it is about Asian soups and warm weather but I seem to crave them just as much when it’s hot out as I do in the winter! From pho to egg drop to sizzling rice to miso, I can’t get enough of these sweet, salty, spicy and sour soups!
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. (And yes, this soup is exactly what inspired me to share my thoughts on Stocking Your Pantry for Asian Cooking!)
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Although I have made homemade dumplings before, I also like to keep a store-bought bag in the freezer for last minute Asian cravings. We love the chicken cilantro dumplings sold at Costco and Trader Joe’s but this soup will work with any type of dumpling.
Oh and in case you’re wondering, yes, this soup really is ready in under 5 minutes. In fact, when I timed myself last week I got it on the table in 4 1/2 minutes. What can I say? When a pregnant woman is hungry she doesn’t like waiting for her food. :)
Slurping is encouraged, no forks required.
Easy 5 Minute Wonton Soup
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 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 kale or baby spinach
- 8 ounces rice noodles prepared according to package instructions
- hoisin sauce optional garnish
- fresh cilantro optional garnish
Instructions
- Bring chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, sesame oil and sambal oelek to a boil in a large soup pot, whisking occasionally.
- Add frozen dumplings, mushrooms and baby kale to the boiling broth and simmer for 3 minutes until dumplings are warmed through and kale is wilted.
- Divide noodles between four bowls and cover with equal parts of the wonton soup.
- Garnish with a drizzle of hoisin sauce and fresh cilantro if you wish.
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Recipe by The Lemon Bowl // Photography by Alejandro Photography
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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.
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!
Pat Dougherty
UPDATE: Dang After I’ve picked out all the wontons(I can’t help myself!), I drink the remaining broth for breakfast.
Liz DellaCroce
hahah so smart!
Alexa
This wonton soup recipe is quite interesting. I can’t wait to try this.
Liz DellaCroce
I hope you love it Alexa!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious
This looks so good! Now if only I could find gluten free wontons.
Liz DellaCroce
You can also just skip them :)
Carolyn
I can’t wait to try making this!
Liz DellaCroce
I hope you love it Carolyn!!
Jersey Girl Cooks
I make something like this often. Great to have dinner on the table so quick!
Liz DellaCroce
Yes totally!!!
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.
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so so glad you like it!!!