This easy dumpling soup is cozy, quick, and flavor-packed. Your favorite dumplings simmer in a hearty broth with fresh vegetables for a comforting meal that’s ready in just 20 minutes.
If you have dumplings in your freezer, try my Creamy Thai coconut dumpling soup, Dumplings and shiitake skillet, or this One-pan dumplings in coconut sauce for an easy next dinner.
Easy dumpling soup
Some nights you just want something warm without putting in much effort. This dumpling soup is exactly that. It comes together in minutes, uses simple ingredients, yet still feels like a proper homemade meal.
The broth is light but full of flavor, infused with garlic and ginger. Soft dumplings and fresh vegetables turn it into a bowl that’s both comforting and satisfying. It’s the kind of recipe you’ll keep coming back to, especially when your freezer is stocked with dumplings.
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Why you’ll love it
- Cozy and comforting – A warm broth with tender dumplings and vegetables that feels like a hug in a bowl.
- Quick and easy – Minimal prep, made on one pot, and ready in about 20 minutes. Perfect for busy nights.
- Flexible – Use whatever dumplings and vegetables you have on hand.
What kind of dumplings to use
Any frozen dumplings work here. Gyoza, wontons, or potstickers with pork, beef, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables all cook beautifully in the broth.
Ingredients
- Frozen or fresh store-bought dumplings – Use any variety you like.
- Broth – Chicken broth for depth, or vegetable broth to keep it vegetarian.
- Aromatics – Garlic, ginger, and scallions build the flavor.
- Seasoning – Soy sauce and sesame oil add richness.
- Garnish – Scallions, sesame seeds, and chili crisp for extra flavor.
Recipe tips
- Follow the package instructions for your dumplings and avoid overcooking.
- Play with the flavors. Add a splash of mirin, rice vinegar, or a spoon of miso for extra depth.
- Use what you have. This soup is perfect for leftover vegetables or protein like tofu or rotisserie chicken.
- You can also add greens like spinach, kale, bok choy, or cabbage. Small broccoli florets, green beans, peas, or mushrooms all work well.
- Finish with a soft or hard-boiled egg or fresh herbs like cilantro if you like.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
For best texture, keep the dumplings separate from the broth if possible. They tend to soak up the liquid as they sit.
Dumpling Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp ginger - grated
- 4 garlic cloves - grated
- 4 scallions - sliced
- 1 bok choy - chopped
- 1 carrot - cut into matchsticks
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 20 dumplings - or gyoza or potstickers
- sesame seeds - for serving
- chili crisp - for serving
Instructions
- Get your prep done before cooking: slice the scallions, keeping the white and green parts separate. Grate the ginger and garlic. Peel the carrot and cut it into matchsticks. Chop the bok choy.
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and white parts of the scallions. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the bok choy, soy sauce, and carrots. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the dumplings, sesame oil, and the green parts of the scallions. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, or according to the package directions, until the dumplings are tender.
- Serve right away. Top with chili crisp and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
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