Weight Watchers Easy Easy Wonton Soup - Recipe Diaries (2024)

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Wonton Soup is ready in under 15 minutes and is the perfect side dish to serve with your favorite Chinese take out!

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Do you ever start to accumulate a bunch of food in your freezer, that you wonder why on Earth you ever bought this stuff? I do this all the time now that Aldi is here and they have so many delicious freezer foods to stock up on. A couple of weeks ago, Asian food was on special, so I picked up a package of frozen chicken wontons. They’re good air-fried or in a simple soup such as this one. The wontons cook right in the broth so you don’t have to have another pan going to heat them up.

Simple ingredients that are staples in my pantry: fresh chopped garlic (I buy this stuff by the jar full), ginger, chicken broth, and soy sauce. If you keep these items in your pantry you can whip on an easy simple soup in no time.

If you like other soup recipes please try Easy Lasagna Soup, Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage and Spinach, Easy Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup.

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Ingredients Needed

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  • Grated ginger - I love the grated ginger that comes in a tube already made.
  • Minced fresh garlic - Chopped fresh garlic can take some time to chop so I often always use the freshly minced garlic that comes already made in a jar.
  • Lower sodium soy sauce - Use a Low Sodium or if you don’t have that on hand go for Tamari or Coconut Amino Acids
  • Chicken Broth - Miso Broth (if you live near a Trader Joe's please use this instead of Chicken broth it has better flavor)
  • Frozen Chicken dumplings or wontons - I love the ones at Trader Joe's.
  • Scallions, chopped
  • See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to make Wonton Soup

Step 1: Heat sesame oil in a small pot over medium-low heat. Add garlic and ginger, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant; about 1-2 minutes.

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Step 2: Add the soy sauce and chicken broth to the pot. Bring the broth to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, and add the package of frozen wontons. About 3 to 5 minutes. The wontons are ready when they float to the top of the broth.

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Serve immediately.

Garnish the soup with chopped scallions.

Serving size: 1 cup.

Tips for Wonton Soup

Wontons: This recipe uses already prepared frozen wontons if you have a recipe that you like for homemade wontons make those for this soup! I like semi-homemade hacks.

Instead of chicken broth sub miso broth! What is miso broth? Miso broth is made of niboshi (dried baby sardines), kombu (dried kelp), katsuobushi (thin shavings of dried and smoked bonito, aka skipjack tuna), or hoshi-shiitake (dried shiitake). From Wikipedia. It sounds weird, but it is delicious.

Whenever you have food you need to get rid of in your freezer just look up recipes online that require that ingredient! That is what I did for this soup. Sometimes I feel so overwhelmed (and I live alone) that I feel like I need to declutter my freezer. Instead of wasting it or throw it all out, find recipes to make with your freezer food online. Just you wait, freezer and fridge declutter will be the next latest craze! For example, right now I have way too much frozen fruit in my freezer so I’m making smoothies with it for breakfast in the morning. If you want the recipe for those, let me know in the comments below and I’ll post a few.

Other Chinese Recipes you’ll like

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Shrimp Fried Rice

Chinese Peanut Sauce

Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken

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  • Author: Jenna
  • Total Time: 15 min
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Wonton Soup is ready in under 15 minutes and is the perfect side dish to serve with your favorite Chinese take out!

Ingredients

Scale

  • 2 teaspoons of sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lower sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth or Miso Broth
  • 8 oz package of chicken dumplings or wontons
  • 4 scallions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a small pot over medium-low heat.
  2. Add garlic and ginger, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant; about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the soy sauce and chicken broth to the pot.
  4. Bring the broth to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, and add the package of frozen wontons. About 3 to 5 minutes. The wontons are ready when they float to the top of the broth.
  5. Serve immediately.
  6. Garnish the soup with chopped scallions.
  7. Serving size: 1 cup.

Notes

MyWW points: Blue: 3; Green: 3; Purple: 3

  • Prep Time: 5min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: Easy
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup

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Comments

  1. Jenna says

    Glad you liked it! Soup is always good on a cool night 🙂

  2. Dana says

    Just made this tonight. So easy and a warm, quick dinner for a stormy rainy night. The broth had a little tangy taste to it. Not sure if it was the broth I used or maybe too much ginger? Definitely will be making again and twerking it to my family's taste but soooo delicious!

  3. Jenna says

    If I had the bag of wontons right now I would look at the serving size but unfortunately, I don't.

  4. Carol curry says

    How many wontons are you allowed in a cup of soup for 3 WW points

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Weight Watchers Easy Easy Wonton Soup - Recipe Diaries (2024)

FAQs

How many WW points are in wonton soup? ›

Frozen mini wontons from grocery store (you can have up to 15 for 6 points), bone broth, sh*take mushrooms, baby bok choy, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and green onion!

What is the broth in wonton soup made of? ›

Making the broth with a combination of chicken backs, pork trotters, dry-cured ham, dried shrimp, and glutamate-rich seaweed results in an extra-savory and rich soup. Brining the shrimp that fill the wontons in a solution of salt and baking soda preserves their juiciness and makes them crisp.

Is wonton soup healthy to lose weight? ›

Generally, wonton soup is rich in protein, carbs, and iron, improving your health and managing weight.

What is the filling in a wonton made of? ›

Make the Pork and Shrimp Wonton Filling

To the pork and shrimp, add chopped scallions, minced garlic & ginger, then season with light soy sauce, shaoxing wine, sesame oil, salt, white pepper, sugar, and msg. Mix in ONE direction with your hand until you see streaks on the bowl as seen in the images below.

What is the lowest point Chinese food on Weight Watchers? ›

Decide on your main
EntreePoints
Steamed chicken or shrimp with vegetables (1 cup) and 2 tbsp ginger-garlic sauce on the side2
Steamed shrimp and broccoli without sauce (1 cup)0
Chicken egg foo young (1 patty)2
Moo goo gai pan with chicken or shrimp (1 cup)3
7 more rows
May 17, 2021

How healthy is Chinese wonton soup? ›

Rich in Vitamins and Minerals

Moreover, wontons and the soup contains vital vitamins – Vitamin A and B12 that plays a critical role in DNA synthesis. It also has Vitamin K, B6, Thiamin, Pantothenic Acid, and Riboflavin.

What is in 10 ingredient wonton soup? ›

Instructions
  • In a small saucepan, combine high quality chicken stock, scallion whites, ginger, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, white pepper, msg, sugar, and sesame oil. ...
  • In a large pot of boiling water, add the wontons (fresh or frozen) and cook over a low boil until they float.
Apr 12, 2024

What is the crunchy stuff on wonton soup? ›

Fried Wonton Strips are wonton wrappers cut into strips and fried in oil to a crispy golden brown. So good! I love making these for my Egg Drop Soup.

How do you keep wontons from falling apart in soup? ›

A little water acts as the “glue” to keep the wontons sealed tight so they don't fall apart as they cook. Remember to buy square wrappers (round wrappers don't work with this folding technique) and press as much air out of the wontons as you can while sealing them.

Why does wonton soup make me feel better? ›

In addition to lifting your energy levels, metabolism, and muscle production, wonton soup can also contribute to your overall health by providing at least eight percent of the total vitamin B needed per day.

Why does wonton soup make you feel better? ›

The flavors of wonton soup are warm, comforting, and yet gentle on the digestive tract. The broth is simple and brought to life with a drizzle of sesame oil and, usually, white pepper. The delicate wonton pouches are not too heavy on the stomach, and the ginger is light and helps with nausea.

What is the healthiest Chinese food to order? ›

We asked nutrition experts for some of their healthiest Chinese food dishes, plus their best menu hacks for sneaking in even more nutrients.
  • Moo Goo Gai Pan. ...
  • Szechuan Tofu. ...
  • Shrimp with Broccoli in Garlic Sauce. ...
  • Beef and Broccoli. ...
  • Spring Rolls. ...
  • Cucumber Salad. ...
  • Lo Mein of Chow Fun with Veggies or Protein. ...
  • White or Brown Rice.
3 days ago

What to eat with wonton soup? ›

This easy wonton soup is delicious on its own, or serve it with General Tso's chicken or chicken and broccoli stir fry for a full Chinese takeout meal at home.

What is Chinese wonton soup made of? ›

Wonton soup is a simple, light, Chinese classic with pork-filled dumplings in seasoned chicken broth. Whether in soup or fried, wontons always add delicious, hearty flavor to any dish!

Is wonton soup Chinese or Japanese? ›

Wonton soup, a classic Chinese dish, consists of a delicately seasoned broth and boiled wontons. Written as 云吞 in simplified Chinese, “wonton” literally translates to “swallowing clouds” because these dumplings, once cooked, gracefully float in the broth like clouds.

Is wonton soup a healthy soup? ›

Wonton soup can be a viable source of protein — with 19 grams of protein — and good source of vitamins A and C. It contains 70 percent Daily Value (DV) of vitamin A and 120 percent vitamin C. Wonton soup without noodles is slightly less caloric, says Healthy Families BC, with 260 calories per 728-gram serving.

What is a serving size of wonton soup? ›

There are 71 calories in a 1 cup (223.000g) serving size of Soup, wonton, Chinese restaurant. The calorie breakdown is 7% fat, 66% carbs, and 26% protein.

How many calories in a bowl of wonton soup? ›

You can find many variations of this soup, but all are relatively easy to make and provide a lot of nutritional value for very few calories. A cup of wonton soup typically contains around 100-200 calories, making it a good choice if you are looking for something filling that won't sabotage your diet.

What Chinese food is good for Weight Watchers? ›

For soups, try hot and sour, egg drop, or wonton soup. When you're in the mood for dumplings, reach for steamed or pan-fried veggie, shrimp, beef, pork, or chicken ones. Decide on your main. For entrees, explore steamed lean proteins like chicken or shrimp with vegetables or egg foo young with chicken.

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