Description

Craving something cozy, quick, and utterly delicious? This Quick and Easy Weeknight Wonton Soup is your perfect answer! It’s the ultimate easy recipe for busy nights when you want a nourishing, flavorful meal without spending hours in the kitchen. This dish combines savory broth, tender wontons, crisp vegetables, and aromatic spices for a soul-warming experience. Perfect as a quick dinner idea, a healthy snack, or even a simple comfort food lunch, this wonton soup will become one of your favorite food ideas for when you need something both fast and homemade. From the first steamy spoonful, you’ll fall in love with its comforting taste and vibrant ingredients!

Ingredients

20 frozen or fresh wontons (pork, shrimp, or vegetable)
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil (plus extra for drizzling)
2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 cups baby spinach or bok choy, roughly chopped
3 scallions, thinly sliced
Chili oil (optional, for serving)
1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil (such as canola or vegetable oil)

Instructions

Prep Ingredients: Peel and slice carrots, wash and chop spinach or bok choy, mince garlic, grate ginger, and slice scallions.
Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat neutral oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Simmer Broth: Pour in chicken broth. Add soy sauce and a splash of sesame oil. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Cook Wontons: Add wontons to the broth. Stir gently. Cook according to package directions, usually 5–7 minutes, until they float.
Add Vegetables: Toss in carrots first, cook for 2 minutes. Add spinach or bok choy and let it wilt, about 1 minute.
Season and Serve: Taste the broth and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls, garnish with scallions, and drizzle with sesame oil and optional chili oil.
Enjoy: Serve hot and savor every comforting bite!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes