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Dumpling Soup

Chinese · Dinner · Easy

Dumpling Soup

Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
4
Calories
350
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Frozen dumplings simmer in ginger-garlic broth with mushrooms and bok choy. Sesame oil and scallions finish a bowl that needs very little chopping.

A bag from the freezer becomes a full meal in Dumpling Soup because the broth does double duty, cooking the wrappers and seasoning the vegetables. Mushrooms lend savory depth, while bok choy stems keep a little bite against the soft dumpling filling.

Use small frozen pork dumplings labeled for boiling rather than large soup dumplings. Check the package cooking time and keep the broth at a gentle simmer so the wrappers do not tear apart.

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Method

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the mushrooms for until softened with browned edges. Add the garlic and ginger and stir for until fragrant.

  2. Add the chicken broth, water and soy sauce and bring to a boil. Add the frozen pork dumplings and bok choy stems, then reduce to a gentle simmer.

  3. Simmer for , or the dumpling package time, until the wrappers are tender and the pork filling reaches 160°F. Add the bok choy leaves for the final so they wilt but stay green.

  4. Take off the heat and stir in the sesame oil. Ladle into bowls and scatter with scallions.

Forkue tips

  • Avoid vigorous boiling after adding the dumplings; collisions in the pot can split their seams.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate broth and dumplings separately for 2 days. Reheat the broth to a simmer, then gently warm the dumplings in it; wrappers become softer with storage.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

350Calories
17gProtein
38gCarbs
14gFat

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Dumpling Soup: FAQ

Can I use vegetable dumplings?

Yes. Pair them with vegetable broth and check the dumpling ingredients if you need a vegetarian meal. Cook according to the package rather than assuming all fillings take the same time.

Can I cook the dumplings from frozen?

Yes. Add them directly to the simmering broth. Thawing first makes many wrappers sticky and more likely to tear.

How do I store and reheat Dumpling Soup?

Refrigerate broth and dumplings separately for 2 days. Reheat the broth to a simmer, then gently warm the dumplings in it; wrappers become softer with storage.

How long does Dumpling Soup take?

About 25 min in total: 10 min prep and 15 min cooking.

What do I need to make Dumpling Soup?

The key ingredients are frozen pork dumplings, chicken broth, mushrooms, garlic, ginger and bok choy, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Dumpling Soup?

Avoid vigorous boiling after adding the dumplings; collisions in the pot can split their seams.

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