Rice Paper Dumpling "Wonton" Soup (Gluten-free) (2024)

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This wonton soup-inspired rice paper dumpling soup has all of the flavors and vibes you love about wonton soup, but it’s totally gluten-free!

What is Wonton Soup?

Wonton soup is a Chinese cuisine dish made with a flavorful chicken broth and filled wontons. Wontons are a Chinese dumpling made with a wonton wrapper and are typically filled with pork, though they can also be made with other proteins like chicken. The soup is comforting, and bursting with flavor!

It’s a dish that was a family favorite growing up, and one that I’ve been wanting to recreate for years. This version is inspired by a traditional wonton soup, but made with a chicken and rice paper dumpling to keep the recipe gluten-free! It’s also soy-free.

Why you’ll love this Gluten-Free Wonton Soup

The broth is super flavorful. One thing I remember about wonton soup as a kid is that the broth is full of flavor. This soup recreates a flavorful broth that’s also packed with ginger for punch.
It feels like the real deal. The rice paper may not be traditional, but when you bite into it, it really feels like the real thing.
It’s super nourishing. This soup will not only fill you up, but it’s made with nourishing ingredients like ginger, bok choy, and chicken.

The Ingredients in the Gluten-Free Wonton Soup

Ground Chicken. You can also use ground pork if you prefer.
Rice Paper. You can buy this online or in many grocery stores.
Baby Bok Choy Leaves, Green Onions, Ginger, Garlic, Salt, Pepper, Coconut Aminos, and Avocado Oil. These combine with the ground chicken to form the meatball inside the rice paper.
Chicken Broth, Coconut Aminos, Rice Wine, Ginger, Salt, Pepper, and Baby Bok Choy. These ingredients make the delicious broth to accompany the “wontons”.
Green Onions. For topping.

Step One. Combine the meatball ingredients.

Step Two. Roll the meatballs and set aside.

Step Three. Prep the broth and bring to a boil.
Step Four. Carefully add the meatballs to the broth and boil until the meatballs float and read an internal temperature of 165 F. Remove the meatballs and set aside.
Step Five. Bring the broth to a very low simmer and add the bok choy leaves.
Step Six. Roll the meatballs into the softened rice paper and set aside.

Step Seven. Turn the heat off of the soup and add the dumplings. Serve immediately topped with additional green onions.

Tips & Tricks

Mix up the filling by using ground pork. A classic way to make wonton soup that would also be great in this recipe.
Season to taste. I really like this soup to have a strong ginger flavor, but you can always season it a little bit differently if you prefer!
Practice with the rice paper. It does take a bit of time to learn how to use rice paper if you’re new at it. Luckily, this recipe is very forgiving and you don’t need to make it look perfectly pretty!

How many wontons should you serve with each bowl?

It depends on the person, but I like to start with 4-5 and go from there!

Can you make this recipe grain-free and AIP?

Technically, yes! It would be a little different, but you can actually skip the rice paper altogether and just eat the soup with the wonton filling as meatballs. You’ll also skip the Shaoxing wine and add apple cider vinegar instead. All of the flavors will still be there, and the soup will now be AIP.

Can you make this recipe ahead of time?

This recipe is definitely best fresh as the rice paper won’t hold up in the broth for too long.

However, you can make it ahead of time by simply boiling the meatballs and making the broth. When you’re ready to serve it, you can reheat the broth and roll the meatballs in the rice paper to serve.