Authentic Wonton Noodle Soup – 15 Minutes! (VIDEO)
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My quick and easy Wonton Noodle Soup comes together in just 15 minutes and has all of your favorite elements of this classic comfort dish – the springy egg noodles, juicy homemade Wontons, and a simple but flavorful broth!
Watch the Wonton Noodle Soup Recipe Video!
A Note from CJ
Authentic Wonton Noodle Soup in just 15 minutes!
This is my go-to recipe when I need something comforting but only have 15 minutes – just simmer the broth, cook the wontons and noodles (in my case, homemade Pork and Shrimp Wontons), and combine with a generous drizzle of homemade Chili Oil or Ginger Scallion Sauce! If you don’t have noodles, try Wonton Soup instead!
If you love simple soups, try Egg Drop Soup, Chicken Corn Egg Drop Soup, Hot and Sour Soup, or Miso Soup!
We LOVE this recipe and have made it weekly for the last 6 months (not exaggerating 🙈). The portion size is perfect for two people, and comes together quickly and easily with grocery store dumplings. We sub miso for the chicken stock to make the soup vegetarian, and it has been such a hit with guests.
Ingredient Tips
Refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and measurements!
- low sodium chicken stock or broth – I use chicken bone broth. You can also use beef stock, vegetable stock, or 4 cups water & 2 tsp chicken bouillon powder; vegetarian readers have used miso as a substitute to great substitute!
- MSG – I like to use MSG in moderation as an optional flavor enhancer.
- Shaoxing wine – this adds a depth of flavor to the broth that I love! If you don’t have this, you can skip it altogether.
- wonton noodles – Traditionally, Wonton Noodle Soup uses fresh Cantonese egg noodles. I like the brand “Golden World”, if you can’t find this specific brand, use any thin egg noodles.
- wontons – you can use homemade or store bought (fresh or frozen); I find 8 wontons to be the perfect number but you can add as few or many as you want.
How to Make Wonton Noodle Soup
Simmer The Broth – In a pot over medium high heat, add the chicken stock, scallion whites, ginger, garlic, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, white pepper, msg, sugar, and sesame oil and mix to combine. Bring the broth to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to infuse the broth with the seasonings and aromatics.
Cook Wontons, Noodles, and Bok Choy, and Serve– In a separate pot of boiling water, cook the wontons over a low boil until they float, then add the fresh wonton noodles and bok choy and cook for 30 seconds until the noodles are springy and vegetables are bright green. Drain the noodles, wontons, and bok choy with a spider strainer and transfer them to the soup bowl. Strain the broth into the soup bowl over the noodles, wontons, and bok choy, then garnish with scallions and chli oil!
PRO TIPS
CJ’s Recipe & Storage Tips
Cook Your Noodles and Wontons Separately – Store bought wontons/noodles are often dusted with cornstarch; do not boil the wontons/noodles in the broth to avoid any of the cornstarch getting into the soup and thickening it. Boil in a separate pot of water and only add to the broth once cooked.
Storage – Store any cooked wontons and noodles separately from the Wonton Noodle Soup broth in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. (If you store the leftover cooked wontons/noodles in the broth, they will continue to absorb the broth and get soggy – if you’re ok with it, then store together!)
If you want to make this ahead of time, you can prepare your broth and keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator (for up to 3 days); when ready, cook your wontons/noodles (not in the broth), reheat the broth and then combine to enjoy!
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Wonton Noodle Soup (VIDEO)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups low sodium chicken stock, Use 4 cups water + 2 tsp chicken bouillon powder as a substitute
- 2 scallions, greens chopped and divided, white parts cut to 3” pieces
- 1 inch piece ginger, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 tsp msg, optional
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a pot over medium high heat, add the chicken stock, scallion whites, ginger, garlic, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, white pepper, msg, sugar, and sesame oil and mix to combine. Bring the broth to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to infuse the broth with the seasonings and aromatics.
- In a separate pot of boiling water, cook the wontons over a low boil until they float, then add the fresh wonton noodles and bok choy and cook for 30 seconds until the noodles are springy and vegetables are bright green. Drain the noodles, wontons, and bok choy with a spider strainer and transfer them to the soup bowl.
- Use a strainer to remove the aromatics from the broth and strain over the noodles, wontons, and bok choy. Garnish with chopped scallions and lots of chili oil!
Video
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This Wonton Noodle Soup recipe was originally published in November 2023, and updated in November 2025.
Looks delicious chef!
We made this for the first time on a Sunday and have made it once or twice every week since!! It’s phenomenal and become a staple in our house. Thanks!!
Perfect for the winter months 🙂
Perfect for the cool winter months 🙂
Definitely a must-try! I made this today as I was feeling under the weather and this recipe just takes it home! It’s delicious you have to try it sick or not sick this recipe is amazing! 🍲
I cooked this for my family and they loved it. Legit Hong Kong style my family thinks. Many thanks for sharing such great recipes with us.
Definitely a must-try! I decided to make this today as I was feeling under the weather and this soup just takes it home. I was feeling better and also so delicious! Sick or not, you need to try this recipe 🍲
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Love wonton soup
Love wonton soup during a cold evening
Great recipe for a cold and rainy night.