Warm, fragrant, and soothing, this Easy Wonton Soup brings takeout flavor straight to your kitchen in just 15 minutes! Plump chicken or shrimp wontons simmer in a savory ginger-garlic broth, finished with fresh green onions and toasted sesame oil for a light, high-protein meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
15-Minute Meal: Uses frozen or prep-ahead wontons for a lightning-fast weeknight lunch or dinner.
Aromatic & Savory Broth: Infused with fresh ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil for maximum flavor with minimal calories.
Light & Nourishing: A low-calorie, gut-friendly soup that fills you up without weighing you down.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Medium Soup Pot: For simmering the aromatic broth and boiling the wontons gently.
Fine Mesh Strainer or Slotted Spoon: For scooping up delicate wontons without tearing their skins.
Ingredients
12 small Chicken or shrimp wontons (frozen, light, or homemade)
6 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp Sesame oil
1 tsp Fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
2 Green onions, thinly chopped
1 tbsp Lean ground chicken or turkey, cooked and crumbled (for added texture)
1 cup Bok choy or baby spinach (optional, for added greens)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Simmer Aromatic Broth: In a medium soup pot, combine the low-sodium chicken broth, soy sauce, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Bring the broth to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes to let the ginger and garlic infuse.
2. Add Vegetables (Optional): If using bok choy or spinach, stir them into the simmering broth and cook for 1 minute until wilted.
3. Cook Wontons: Carefully drop the 12 chicken or shrimp wontons into the simmering broth. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 3 to 4 minutes (if using frozen) or 2 minutes (if fresh/homemade), until the wontons float to the top and are cooked through.
4. Finish & Season: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the sesame oil, cooked ground chicken or turkey crumble, and half of the chopped green onions.
5. Garnish & Serve: Ladle the soup and wontons into bowls. Top with remaining chopped green onions and serve hot!
Chef’s Tips
Gentle Simmer: Keep the broth at a low, gentle simmer rather than a rapid boil so the delicate wonton wrappers don’t tear open while cooking.
Aroma Boost: Drizzle the sesame oil after turning off the heat to preserve its bold, nutty aroma!
Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving / 2 Yield)
Servings: 2 large bowls
Calories: ~190 kcal
Protein: 16g
Net Carbs: 18g
Fat: 5g
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I store leftover wonton soup?
For best results, store the broth and wontons in separate containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. If kept together, the wonton wrappers will continue to absorb liquid and become soggy! Reheat the broth to a simmer and pop the wontons back in right before serving