Dinner

Restaurant-Style Wonton Soup with Bok Choy and Chili Oil Recipe

ByRita Bennet January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

Introduction

Wonton soup is a comforting classic that combines flavorful broth with tender wontons and fresh greens. This restaurant-style recipe is simple to make at home, offering a warm and satisfying meal anytime you crave something light yet delicious.

A beige bowl filled with clear broth containing six light beige wontons with smooth, folded edges floating on the surface; bright green baby bok choy leaves sit on one side of the bowl, adding a fresh touch, while small slices of green onion are scattered on top, giving pops of green; a wooden spoon rests inside the bowl, holding a single wonton with some broth, all placed on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

7 cups chicken broth
15-20 frozen wontons or dumplings of choice

4 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch piece of ginger, minced

1 tsp oil (for sautéing)
1 bundle of bok choy or broccoli

1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
Garnish: ½ cup green onions and chili oil

Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
Step 2: Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 3: Once boiling, add the frozen wontons and cook for 6-7 minutes until they float to the surface and are heated through.

Step 4: Add the bok choy or broccoli and simmer for an additional minute until the greens are tender.
Step 5: Garnish the soup with chopped green onions and a drizzle of chili oil. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, simmer the broth with a few slices of dried mushrooms or a splash of rice wine before adding the wontons.

If you prefer a spicier soup, add fresh sliced chili or a dash of hot sauce along with the chili oil.
Substitute bok choy with baby spinach or kale if desired for a different green texture.
Use homemade wontons for a fresher taste, or try different dumpling fillings like pork, shrimp, or vegetable.

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat to avoid overcooking the wontons and greens. Avoid freezing as the texture of the wontons and vegetables may change.

How to Serve

A bowl of clear broth soup with about seven light beige wontons floating on top, some partially open showing filling inside, garnished with small chopped green onions and dark drops of soy sauce on the surface. Bright green leafy bok choy is arranged around the edges inside the bowl. A beige ceramic spoon with a slightly rough texture rests inside the bowl on the left side, holding one wonton and some broth. The bowl sits on a dark surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth?

Yes, vegetable broth works well and makes the soup suitable for vegetarians if you use vegetable-based wontons or dumplings.

How do I know when the wontons are fully cooked?

Wontons are usually cooked when they float to the surface of the boiling broth and the wrappers become tender but not mushy, usually after 6-7 minutes.