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Authentic Wonton Noodle Soup – 15 Minutes! (VIDEO)

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Servings: 2

15 mins

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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!

Wonton Noodle Soup in a bowl with bok choy, wontons, wonton noodles, scallions and chili oil.

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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!

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!

A 4 photo collage showing key cooking steps on how to make wonton noodle soup.

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)

Servings: 2
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Wonton Noodle Soup in a bowl with bok choy, wontons, wonton noodles, scallions and chili oil.
My easy and authentic Wonton Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort soup recipe! The springy wonton noodles, juicy wontons, and the rich and flavorful broth make it so delicious!
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Ingredients 

Wontons & Noodles

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

Traditionally, Wonton Noodle Soup uses fresh Cantonese egg noodles. I like the brand “Golden World”, which I always find in the refrigerated/fresh noodle section of my local Chinese grocery (99 Ranch). If you can’t find this specific brand, use any thin egg noodles – I usually see many different brands.
I always use my Grandma’s Pork and Shrimp Wontons, which I always have in my freezer. You can substitute with your own or store-bought. I recommend making Wonton Noodle Soup with 8 wontons; you can adjust the number to your preference.
Optional: Simmer Your Broth with Additional Aromatics – Simmering your stock with additional aromatics to add more depth of flavor to your Wonton Noodle Soup. Some aromatics include: mushrooms (dried mushrooms), dried seaweed, dried fish or scallops
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. 
Garnish to Your Preference – I love to garnish mine with bok choy (or gai lan / Chinese broccoli), chili oil, and lots of chopped green onions. If you like your soup on the saltier side, you can also add a dash of soy sauce. This soup is entirely customizeable to your preference!
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!

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 24gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1193mgPotassium: 2600mgFiber: 9gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 376IUVitamin C: 382mgCalcium: 921mgIron: 8mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
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This Wonton Noodle Soup recipe was originally published in November 2023, and updated in November 2025.

About CJ

I’m a third generation Chinese-American home cook who has always loved cooking & eating! Welcome to my food blog, where you can find trusted, tested, easy & approachable recipes for the everyday home cook that taste delicious! I am so glad you're here!

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