Easy Thai Wonton Soup Recipe
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Easy Thai wonton soup recipe made with bok choy (or your favorite vegetables) and a light broth. A comforting, homemade meal ready in just 20 minutes!
Note: You can make this recipe using my homemade pork and shrimp wontons, or opt for convenience with your favorite store-bought dumplings.
What is wonton soup
Wonton soup is a Chinese-style dish made with savory broth, filled wontons, and vegetables. The wontons usually contain ground pork or shrimp. The broth is light, warm, and seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, and sometimes sesame oil.
More about this recipe
This is a light Thai-style soup with wontons, tender bok choy, and a simple broth made from Thai pantry staples.
Since the wontons are the main protein, it’s definitely on the lighter side. It’s perfect when you want something cozy but not too heavy.
I like to make the broth really simple in the pot, but then I customize it in my bowl at the table. Think chili flakes for heat or fried garlic for more flavor. Just like when you eat boat noodles!
If you have frozen or store-bought wontons ready to go, it’s a great lunch or dinner whenever you’re too tired to cook.
It comes together fast and always hits the spot on a cold fall or winter day.
P.S. If you enjoy this soup, be sure to try my wonton egg noodle soup and red curry wonton soup next!
Learn Thai cooking step by step
My cookbook is a combination of authentic Thai recipes and Western dishes cooked with Thai flavors and ingredients. It’s a great starting point if you’re new to Thai cooking or want to cook it more often.
Ingredient notes & substitutes
You can grab everything you need for this recipe at your nearest Asian grocery store or market. For exact measurements, head to the recipe card below!
- Water – Forms the base of your wonton soup broth.
- Light soy sauce – Adds salt and umami.
- Bouillon cube– Use a chicken or pork bouillon cube.
- Bok choy – A classic Asian soup vegetable; napa cabbage or baby spinach also work well.
- Wontons – Use homemade or store-bought.
- White pepper powder – Adds subtle warmth and a traditional peppery kick.
- Green onions – Add fresh flavor at the end.
How to make Thai wonton soup
Step 1: Prepare the broth. In a pot, bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add your bouillon cube, light soy sauce, and white pepper powder. Stir until everything is fully dissolved. Let it simmer gently to bring out the savory flavor.
Step 2: Add the wontons. Once the broth is simmering, gently drop in the wontons. Make sure they don’t stick to each other or the bottom of the pot. Let them cook for about 4–5 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
Step 3: Add the bok choy. When the wontons are nearly done, toss in the bok choy. Let it cook just until tender but still bright green, about 1–2 minutes.
Step 4: Serve. Ladle the broth, wontons, and bok choy into bowls. Garnish with green onions and optionally with more white pepper or red pepper flakes for extra heat. Enjoy!
Frequently asked questions
Is wonton soup healthy?
It can be a healthy meal when made with a light broth, vegetables like bok choy, and steamed wontons. It’s low in fat and easy to digest. A typical bowl has around 250–350 calories, depending on the size and filling of the wontons.
Can I use frozen wontons?
Yes, you can use frozen wontons for this soup. Just drop them straight into the simmering broth, no need to thaw! They’ll cook through in a few minutes and taste just as good.
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Easy Thai Wonton Soup Recipe
Equipment
- Medium pot or saucepan
- ladle
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- ½ tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 bouillon cube
- ¼ tsp white pepper powder
- 12 wontons, see notes
- 4 bok choy
- green onions, garnish to taste
Instructions
- Make the broth. In a medium pot, bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the bouillon cube, light soy sauce, and white pepper powder. Stir until dissolved, then lower the heat and let it simmer.
- Cook the wontons. Carefully drop the wontons into the simmering broth. Stir gently to prevent sticking. Cook for 4–5 minutes, or until the wontons float and are fully cooked.
- Add the bok choy. Add the bok choy and cook for 1–2 minutes, just until tender and bright green.
- Serve. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with sliced green onions and a pinch of chili flakes or extra white pepper if desired.
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Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Wontons: Use store-bought or try my homemade wontons.
Absolutely delicious and easy to make
Thank you!