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5 from 4 votes

Easy Dumpling Soup

My easy dumpling soup is warming and comforting and ready in under 30 minutes. It is the perfect mix of frozen dumplings, fresh veggies, and flavorful broth.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time21 minutes
Total Time26 minutes
Course: Main, Soup
Cuisine: Asian
Shelf life: 3 Days
Servings: 4
Author: Samira Kazan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb frozen dumplings mini wontons, or potstickers (vegetable or meat as wanted)
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 5 oz shiitake mushrooms sliced
  • 9 oz Bok choy
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic large (or 1 Tbsp minced)
  • 1/2 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 6 oz noodles optional but recommended - thin dried egg, rice, or wheat noodles
  • lime juice for serving
  • chili oil for serving
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Instructions

  • Clean the mushrooms and wash the bok choy. Chop the scallions and mince the garlic and ginger.
  • If you are using noodles, cook them as per their package instructions (usually just 3-5 minutes). Rinse with cold water and drain well.
  • In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, ginger, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms soften.
  • Deglaze the pan with a splash of the broth, then pour it all into the pot along with the soy sauce. Bring to a boil.
  • Add the bok choy, salt, pepper, and frozen dumplings. Reduce the heat and cook them for about 5 minutes until the potstickers float to the top and are fully warmed through.
  • Remove the dumpling soup from the heat and stir in the cooked noodles (if using). Taste and adjust any of the seasonings to your liking.
  • Serve the soup and top with the chopped scallions. Optionally, add a squeeze of lime juice and chili oil.

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Notes

To store: Place any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Keep in mind that the dumplings will get softer the longer they stay in the soup. If you want to meal prep, it's best to make the soup base and store it separately from the dumplings (in the fridge or freezer). Only combine when ready to serve. 
Check the blog post for more information.

Nutrition

Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 3289mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3956IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 4mg