To prepare a homemade wonton soup recipe, first you need to prepare the ingredients. First, you'll need the following ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon thyme 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tbsp. paprika 12 teaspoon cayenne pepper Instructions: Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the wontons and cook until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the remaining ingredients, except for the salt and pepper. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, 2 to 3 minutes, then stir in the sour cream. Pour the soup into serving bowls and serve immediately.