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Wonton Egg Drop Soup

Wonton Egg Drop Soup: Comfort in a Bowl in Just 20 Minutes

Wonton Egg Drop Soup is a quick and comforting dish that combines tender wontons and silky egg ribbons for a delightful flavor experience.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Wontons
  • 1 package Frozen Wontons
For the Broth
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger or fresh ginger for bolder flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric omit if unavailable
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste White Pepper
For Thickening
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Water
For the Egg Drop
  • 2 Eggs whisked
For Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or olive oil for a milder flavor
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions or chives

Equipment

  • Medium Pot
  • separate pot
  • bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Wonton Egg Drop Soup
  1. Begin by bringing a medium pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the frozen wontons and cook them for 4-5 minutes, or until they float to the surface and appear tender. Gently stir to keep them from sticking together, then drain and set the wontons aside on a plate while you prepare the broth.
  2. In a separate pot, pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and add the chicken bouillon powder, ground ginger, turmeric, salt, and white pepper. Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally, allowing the spices to blend into a fragrant and flavorful broth for about 5 minutes.
  3. Once the broth is simmering nicely, combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Gradually stir the slurry into the simmering broth and cook for an additional 30-60 seconds.
  4. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer. In a bowl, whisk your eggs thoroughly before slowly drizzling them into the pot while stirring the broth gently, allowing the soup to cook for about 1-2 minutes until the eggs are fully set.
  5. To finish, stir in the sesame oil and the cooked wontons, folding them gently into the warm broth. Cook for another minute to ensure everything is heated through.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with chopped green onions for a burst of freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a thinner soup, omit the cornstarch slurry. Consider adding quick-cooking vegetables like bok choy or snap peas just before serving for extra nutrition.

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