This fast and flavorful Asian noodle soup recipe is made with chicken wontons, shrimp, and rice noodles.

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I would be lying if I said I only crave soup during the cold winter months because truth be told, I make and eat soup all year round. Especially ethnic soups like Chicken Tortilla Soup with Hominy, Vietnamese Shrimp Pho, and my mom’s famous Lebanese Lemony Chicken Soup with Spinach.

If you love wonton soup but have never tried making it at home, I’m here to tell you that this Asian Noodle Soup with Shrimp and Wontons couldn’t be easier! Full of fresh ginger, toasted sesame oil, and plenty of plump shrimp and wontons, it is the ultimate meal-in-a-bowl.

Why You’ll Love This Noodle Soup

It’s extremely flavorful, but cooks really fast! You’ll be done in less than 10 minutes.
Extremely convenient! Just use frozen shrimp and wontons. Whatever you don’t use, just throw back in the freezer!
You can easily alter the flavor to make it more or less spicy to meet the preferences of your family.

Ingredients

Rice noodles: Naturally gluten-free, they are fantastic at soaking up the flavors of what they are put in.
Dumplings: You could definitely get wonton wrappers and fill and seal your own dumplings, but I like to save time by using frozen chicken dumplings!
Shrimp: I usually use frozen shrimp that has been precooked, so you don’t have to worry about the shrimp cooking to a certain temperature.
Ginger: Fresh ginger adds a pungent, warm, somewhat citrusy flavor to the soup. If you don’t have fresh ginger, ginger paste works great!
Chicken broth: Acts as a flavorful base for the soup.
Other flavorings: Sesame oil, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice wine vinegar, and chili paste all give this soup some more authentic, Asian inspired flavor.

Easy Substitutions

You can make this dish vegetarian by using vegetable dumplings, omitting the shrimp, and using vegetable broth instead of chicken.
You can swap the rice noodles for ramen noodles, linguine, or even spaghetti.

How to Make Asian Noodle Soup with Shrimp and Wontons

Grating garlic into a large pot on the stove.

Step 1. Add the sesame oil the bottom of a large pot and heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and chili paste and cook until fragrant.

Pouring chicken broth into a large pot from a can.

Step 2. Add in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and rice vinegar and bring to a boil.

Adding frozen shrimp and dumplings to Asian noodle soup.

Step 3. Add the shrimp and wonton dumplings and reduce to a simmer. Cook until wontons and shrimp are heated through, about 3-4 minutes, and check for seasoning.

Garnishing soup with slices of jalapeño and fresh herbs.

Step 4. Add cooked rice noodles to a bowl and ladle the shrimp and wonton soup over the top. Garnish with green onion, jalapeño, and hoisin sauce.

Serve and enjoy your Asian Noodle Soup with Shrimp and Wontons!

Frequently Asked Questions

What goes with wonton soup?

I like to serve it with some veggies, like my Asian Cabbage Slaw or Garlic Bok Choy.

How are you supposed to eat Asian noodle soup with shrimp and wontons?

A Chinese soup spoon is my favorite utensil, as the large base of the spoon can fit the larger pieces of shrimp and the dumplings. But you can also have a fork or pair of chopsticks to pick up the wontons and shrimp!

How are wontons normally served?

Wontons or dumplings are usually boiled or panfried, but can sometimes be deep fried. They are also frequently served in soup!

Asian noodle soup with shrimp and wontons in a white bowl.

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Even picky eaters will slurp up this flavorful Asian Noodle Soup with Shrimp and Wontons, your whole family is sure to love it.

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