Easy Homemade Wonton Soup Recipe

By Sho @ Hungry for Thai on Mar 28th 2025 Sho

If you’ve ever wanted to make authentic wonton soup at home, this recipe is for you! With a rich, flavorful broth and juicy wonton dumplings, this dish is simple to prepare and even better than takeout. Whether you’re looking for a cozy meal or a quick, comforting bowl of soup, this easy wonton soup recipe is perfect for any occasion.


Easy Homemade Wonton Soup Recipe

Easy Homemade Wonton Soup Recipe

If you're craving a warm, comforting bowl of wonton soup homemade style, this is the recipe for you!

This easy wonton soup recipe is super simple, packed with flavor, and comes together in just 15 minutes.

Whether you want a classic authentic wonton soup recipe, a vegetarian version, or something heartier like wonton soup with noodles, I’ve got you covered!

🥟 What is Wonton Soup?

Wonton soup is a popular Chinese dish featuring delicate wonton dumplings served in a savory, umami-packed broth.

The origin of wonton soup dates back centuries, with variations found throughout different regions of China.

While some versions use chicken-based broth, this recipe focuses on a classic pork bone broth for an authentic wonton soup experience at home.

If you’re looking for a comforting, easy-to-make dish that the whole family will love, look no further than Wonton Soup!

This dish features a rich, aromatic pork bone broth paired with juicy, bouncy wontons—perfect for breakfast, a light dinner, or any time you need a warm, satisfying meal.

Ingredients for Wonton Soup

What You'll Need

For the wonton dumplings, we’re using a delicious pork and carrot filling with mushrooms, but you can also add shrimp or chicken!

  • Ground Pork – The main protein, making the wonton filling juicy and flavorful.
  • Finely Diced Carrots and Mushrooms – Adds sweetness, texture, and umami depth.
  • Oyster Sauce – Enhances the filling with a rich, savory, slightly sweet umami flavor.
  • Light Soy Sauce - Enhances the umami taste.
  • Tapioca Starch – Helps bind the ingredients together and keeps the filling tender.
  • Sesame Oil – Brings a nutty aroma and enhances overall flavor.
  • Chopped Green Onions – Provides freshness and a mild oniony taste.
  • White Pepper – For seasoning and balance.
  • Wonton Wrappers – Thin dough sheets used to wrap and encase the filling.
  • Pork Bone Broth – A rich, flavorful broth made by simmering pork bones with aromatics. You can also use chicken broth or vegetable broth for variation.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Homemade Wonton Soup Recipe 🩷

✔️ Easy to make – Simple steps with no fancy equipment needed.

✔️ Rich and aromatic – The golden pork bone broth is naturally sweet and packed with umami.

✔️ Perfect for any meal – Enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

How to Cook Homemade Wonton Soup Recipe

How to Make Wonton Filling & Wrapping

  1. Mix ground pork, sesame oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, white pepper, and tapioca starch.
  2. Add diced carrots, shiitake mushrooms, and green onions. Mix well.
  3. Place filling in a wonton wrapper, wet the edges, fold into a triangle, and seal.
  4. Bring the two ends together and pinch to form a wonton.

How to Assemble Your Wonton Soup

  1. Boil water and cook wontons for 3-4 minutes until they float. Transfer to hot broth and garnish with scallions or cilantro.

Variations:

  • Wonton Soup with Shrimp – Add fresh shrimp into the filling.
  • Wonton Soup Chicken – Swap pork for ground chicken in the filling.
  • Wonton Soup Vegetarian – Use mushrooms, tofu, and finely chopped cabbage as a delicious meat-free filling.
  • Wonton Soup with Noodles – Cook your favorite noodles separately and add them to the bowl for a heartier meal.

A good broth makes all the difference! And I’ve got you covered with an easy homemade pro bone broth—it’s super easy to make and full of flavor for this wonton soup.

This homemade wonton soup is quick, flavorful, and totally satisfying. It’s better than takeout, and you can make it exactly how you like it!

Whether you prefer it with extra chili oil, a rich slow-cooked broth, or a mix of shrimp and pork, this soup is a must-try.


FAQs

🕰️ Can I make the wontons ahead of time?

Yes! You can prepare the wontons in advance and freeze them on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer them to a ziplock bag and store them for up to 3 months.

Cook them straight from frozen—no need to thaw!

Wonton in vacuum bags

🧐 How do I prevent my wontons from falling apart?

Make sure to seal the wontons properly by pressing the edges firmly.

Avoid overfilling, and don’t overcook them—once they float to the surface, they’re done!

🥡 Can I use store-bought broth instead of homemade?

Absolutely! If you’re short on time, you can use a high-quality store-bought chicken or pork broth.

Just enhance it with garlic, ginger, and a splash of soy sauce for extra depth.

🫙 How do I store and reheat leftovers?

Store the broth and wontons separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat the broth on the stove and add the wontons just before serving to prevent them from getting too soft.


This easy homemade wonton soup recipe is perfect for busy nights when you want something warm and comforting. It’s way better than takeout and can be customized however you like.

Let me know in the comments – what’s your favorite way to enjoy wonton soup?

Easy Homemade Wonton Soup Recipe

Easy Homemade Wonton Soup Recipe


Prep time

30 minutes

Cook time

15 minutes

Serves

5

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Ingredients

Steps

  • How to Make Wonton Filling & Wrapping:

    1. In a mixing bowl, add the ground pork , sesame oil , light soy sauce and oyster sauce.

      sesame oil with mixing bowllight soy sauce with mixing bowloyster sauce with mixing bowl
    2. Then add white pepper and tapioca starch. Mix it well.

      white pepper with mixing bowltapioca strach with mixing bowlfilling wontons in mixing bowl
    3. Add finely diced carrots and finely diced mushrooms. Mix it well.

      Finely diced carrots with mixing bowlFinely diced mushrooms with mixing bowl
    4. Gently mix in the chopped green onions for extra flavor.

      chopped green onions with mixing bowl
    5. Use your hands or a spoon to mix everything until well combined.

      well combined filling wontons
    6. Place a small amount of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper. Wet the edges with water, fold into a triangle, and press to seal. Bring the two ends together and pinch to form a classic wonton shape.

      filling in the center of a wonton wrapperWet the edges of wrapper with waterfolding wrapper into triangle shapewet the edges of wrapper triangle shapeBring the two ends of wrapper triangle shape togetherclassic wonton shape
  • How to Assemble Your Wonton Soup:

    1. Boil water in a separate pot, then drop in the wontons. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until they float to the top.

      wontons with boil waterwontons in boiling watercooked wontons
    2. Transfer the cooked wontons into the hot broth. Garnish with sliced scallions or cilantro for a fresh finish.

      wonton soup in a bowl and uncooked wontons

Tips

For filling: For best results, cook a small portion of the filling in a pan to check the taste. Adjust the seasoning if needed.

For the wrappers: Cover them with a damp towel to prevent them from drying out and becoming difficult to fold.


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