Wonton Soup Recipe Recipe
This lightning-speed Wonton Soup is made with a flavorful Vietnamese pho broth. Make it in 15 minutes flat! Vegan adaptable.
How to Make the Best Wonton Soup Recipe
This lightning-speed wonton soup combines the comfort of a Vietnamese pho broth with delicate wontons, creating a restaurant-quality meal in just 20 minutes. With its warm, aromatic broth infused with ginger, garlic, and Chinese Five Spice, it’s the perfect quick meal for weeknight dinners or when you’re craving something warm and satisfying.
What makes this recipe so appealing is its versatility and speed. Whether you choose to add fresh greens like bok choy or kale, or keep it simple with just wontons and broth, the soup adapts to your preferences. The real magic happens in the layering of flavors—the soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar create a perfectly balanced, depth-filled broth that tastes like it’s been simmering for hours.
Best of all, this recipe is vegan-adaptable, making it accessible to all dietary preferences. Simply use vegetable broth instead of beef or chicken, and skip the fish sauce to create a delicious plant-based version. Serve it with a variety of fresh toppings and condiments so each person can customize their bowl to their liking.
Wonton Soup Recipe
This lightning-speed Wonton Soup is made with a flavorful Vietnamese pho broth. Make it in 15 minutes flat! Vegan adaptable.
Ingredients
Main
Seasonings & Garnishes
Instructions
Make the Broth
- Place stock, ginger, garlic, scallion white parts, Five Spice, and pepper into a medium pot and bring to a boil.
Cook the Wontons
- Add frozen wontons and return to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes or according to package directions. Add optional greens. When wontons float, they should be done.
Season and Serve
- Add the green scallion parts, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar.
- Taste for salt and adjust seasoning as needed. The broth should taste flavorful and have depth.
- Ladle into large bowls and top with bean sprouts, fresh herbs, and thinly sliced jalapeño. Stir in sriracha and hoisin to taste.
Notes
- This recipe is vegan-adaptable by using vegetable broth and skipping the fish sauce.
- The wontons can be prepared fresh at home or purchased frozen for convenience.
- Adjust the soy sauce, fish sauce, and salt levels to achieve your desired flavor balance.
- The soup can be made with various greens such as kale, bok choy, arugula, or mizuna.
