Quick and Easy Chicken Wonton Soup Recipe

You'll have this easy Chicken Wonton Soup on the table in no time, and I bet it'll become a regular in your dinner rotation. I love Asian food and when it's this easy it's a winner in our house!

The broth in this delicious Chinese soup is made with chicken stock, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic, and it's warm, flavorful, and absolutely delicious without too much fuss.

A bowl of chicken soup, vegetables and wontons with sesame seeds and chili oil in a white bowl on a white counter topped with a bowl of chili oil, a bowl of sesame seeds, chopsticks and sliced scallions.

I love how the carrots and bok choy add a little freshness to each bowl. A dash of sugar and white pepper balance the broth perfectly, and the soft and tender wontons make it a hearty meal.

Finish with a sprinkle of scallions, sesame seeds, or a drizzle of chili crunch sauce to add a little heat and texture, and the soup is clean, flavorful, and completely satisfying without feeling heavy. so good!

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Main ingredients

Ingredients for chicken wonton soup on white counter.

chicken soup: Use your own homemade broth or store-bought broth. This time we used store bought ones.
soy sauce: Seasons the broth more deeply than salt, giving it a richer flavor. Light soy sauce is also good.
rice vinegar: Reduce the smell.
sesame oil: Adds a toasty undertone. Nothing can replicate it!
Fresh ginger: A mild warming spice that pairs perfectly with sesame oil and soy sauce.
garlic: Tie other scents together and add boldness.
carrot: Adds subtle sweetness and color to the soup.
Chinese cabbage: A slight hint of cabbage breaks up the rich flavor of the broth and adds nutrition.
sugar: You just need to pinch it! This makes salty and umami flavors pop.
White pepper: It's more subtle than black pepper and adds just the right amount of spice.
Chicken Ravioli: Use store-bought fresh or frozen ravioli. These Chicken Stuffed Ravioli are not difficult to make, but since this was a quick weeknight dinner, we opted for store-bought.

How to Make Chicken Wonton Soup

Step one: Pour all 6 cups of chicken stock into the pot.

Step 2: Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced ginger, minced garlic and carrot slices to the soup. Simmer the mixture for about 5-7 minutes. Taste the soup at this point so you can adjust the seasoning to your liking.

Add the chicken broth to the pot along with the carrots.

Step 3: Place ravioli (frozen or fresh) directly into the boiling broth. Frozen ravioli take about 4 to 5 minutes, while fresh ravioli cook faster, so save a minute or two. You'll know they're done when they float to the surface and become slightly translucent.

Add the chicken stock to the pot and add the carrots and wontons.

Step 4: Throw in the bok choy.

Chicken soup in a pot with carrots, wontons and bok choy.

Step 5: Let it cook for about 2 minutes, until it's tender while still retaining its bright color and a little bit of bite.

Ladle the chicken wonton soup into bowls, pile on the garnishes, and eat immediately—this wonton dish is best served warm.

Chicken soup, vegetables and wontons with sesame seeds and chili oil in a white bowl on a white counter topped with a bowl of chili oil, a bowl of sesame seeds and sliced scallions.

Tips and Tricks

Don't overcook the bok choy. It only needs to cook for about 2 minutes. The leaves should still be green.
Adding a little sesame oil at the end will give you a rich, delicious nutty aroma and taste.
As much as I love leftovers, this is not a recipe that is meant to be stored for later. The wontons fell apart and were not appetizing at all. It's easy to make, just prepare enough meals.

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Feel free to use your favorite wontons in this homemade wonton soup. Any variety of broth will be delicious. Next time, try this recipe with vegetable ravioli or the most popular variety, pork and shrimp.

Making wontons from dumpling wrappers is not difficult. You just fill them with delicious wonton filling, fold them over, and crimp the edges to seal. i have one dumpling press Make them perfect every time. If you don't curl them properly, your filling may fall out and into the soup. The soup will still taste delicious, but it won't be as pretty!

If you don't like cabbage, try spinach or Chinese cabbage. Both work really well in this soup.

If you want something spicier, try the Sichuan Spicy Wontons, also known as Chao Shou. They are usually stuffed with pork and served with a very spicy chili oil sauce. Cantonese wontons are also good for this soup. Cantonese wonton wrappers are thinner than traditional wonton wrappers.

If you want something different, try pork bone soup or miso soup. Add vegetable wontons to miso soup to turn it into a vegetarian meal.

More Easy Soup Recipes

Classic French Onion Soup
Easy Pumpkin Soup
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Easy Sweet Potato Soup

Pour the chicken stock into the pot. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced ginger, minced garlic and carrot slices to the soup. Simmer the mixture for about 5-7 minutes. Taste the soup at this point so you can adjust the seasoning to your liking.
Place ravioli (frozen or fresh) directly into the boiling broth. Frozen ravioli take about 4 to 5 minutes, while fresh ravioli cook faster, so you can save a minute or two. You'll know they're done when they float to the surface and become slightly translucent.
Add the bok choy and cook for about 2 minutes, until tender while still retaining its bright color and a bit of bite.
Ladle the soup and wontons into bowls, pile on the garnishes, and serve immediately—this dish is best served warm.

A drizzle of sesame oil before serving goes a long way in retaining the aroma that would otherwise cook away in the pan. While leftovers are easy to keep, this soup is truly the freshest. Once stored and reheated, the ravioli will soften and fall apart.