Dumpling Soup is arguably one of our top favorite soups around here. It's quick, easy, and perfect for days when I need a good soup on the table that we can all agree on. The flavorful broth, the love of a good soup dumpling, and comfy, cozy goodness all come together to create something truly magical.
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Dumpling Soup aka Potsticker soup is a recipe I keep in my back pocket at all times. We always have dumplings in the freezer and I always have the ingredients on hand for a good broth situation. The vegetables change each time depending on what is in the fridge and what needs to be used. Sometimes, I add some extra protein and there are times I throw some ramen in there when I'm feeling like I want extra noodles. You cannot go wrong.
This soup recipe is quick and easy. In about 25 minutes, you'll have a comforting meal on the table that everyone will love. It's great for the colder weather, it's wonderful for busy schedules, and it's a hit every single time you need cozy and delicious in a hurry.
I hope you make this wonderful soup and fall in love with just the way we have. Make the way I have laid out below or customize it to your own tastes. Whatever you do, just don't sleep on this one!
dumpling soup ingredients
- Avocado Oil
- Green Onion
- Carrot
- Celery
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Tamari or Soy Sauce
- Toasted Sesame Oil
- Fish Sauce
- Chinese Five Spice
- Turmeric
- Chicken Broth
- Baby Bok Choy or Cabbage
- Enoki Mushrooms
- Frozen Dumplings or Potstickers
- Garnishes - Toasted Sesame Seeds, Chili Crisp
recipe tools
- Dutch Oven or Large Pot
- Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
- Spatula
- Soup Ladle
- Soup Bowls
how to make dumpling soup
This dumpling soup is so incredibly easy to throw together. A chop of a the veg, the simmer of the soup base, and what is basically the heating through of the wontons is all that needs to happen. Let's get into it.
the soup base
To begin, sauté the carrots, celery, and the white parts of the onions in a little bit of avocado oil. Once they begin to soften, add the broth to your cooking vessel of choice.
Now, it's time to flavor that broth. Add the tamari or soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and fish sauce along with the garlic and ginger. Stir in the optional Chinese Five Spice and turmeric and bring the soup to a simmer.
Chinese Five Spice Note: This spice blend is very strong and contains things like cinnamon and star anise (which is licorice-like in flavor). If you don't like these things or don't want to use it, simply leave it out. This recipe will be fantastic without it!
Turmeric Note: I only add this for the health benefits. You won't be able to taste it in this recipe. If you want it for the anti-inflammatory properties, make sure you adding some fresh ground pepper, too!
Taste the soup base. If you think it needs more salt, add more tamari or kosher salt.
finishing and serving
Add the baby bok choy and enoki mushrooms to the simmering liquid. Cook until you achieve your desired tenderness. I like my bok choy to have a little bit of bite, so this part, for me, takes only a few minutes. But, as I always say...you do you!
Once your baby bok choy is tender to your liking, add the dumplings and cook until they're warmed through. This will only take a few minutes! Finish with a healthy squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Garnish the Dumpling Soup with the tops of the green onions, fresh bean sprouts, cilantro, sliced jalapeños and chili crisp!
recipe frequently asked questions
What is an enoki mushroom?
Enoki mushrooms are a variety of mushroom that taste amazing, are super good for you, and cook quickly. You can find them in your Asian grocery store or market. My kids fight over them because they become noodle like. Mild in flavor, enoki mushrooms have a wonderful chewy texture. 10/10 recommend using them!
Can I freeze this Dumpling Soup recipe?
You can freeze the broth and vegetable portion of this soup. That would be a wonderful option. However, because the dumpling skins are so delicate, they will not thaw and reheat well. I would not recommend freezing this recipe with the dumplings.
tips and tricks
- When sautéing the veggies for the Dumpling Soup, let them develop a bit of color on the bottom of the pot. This will create nice flavor and can be deglazed after adding the broth.
- Only heat as many dumplings as you want to eat at a time. They have a tendency to get mushy after reheating.
- I used mini frozen dumplings for the recipe because they fit on a spoon perfectly.
recipe variations
Use any vegetables you like in this Dumpling Soup. It's a perfect fridge clean out recipe. I usually try to throw in a leafy green and a cabbage of some denomination. And, for a really quick variation, try a bag of coleslaw mix!
Other vegetable options:
- Kale
- Spinach
- Cabbage - Green or Napa would be my recommendation. If you use purple cabbage, you'll get purple soup.
- Zucchini or Squash
- Broccoli
- Snow Peas
- Green Beans
- Asparagus
- Coleslaw Mix
For an additional bump of protein:
- Stir in leftover rotisserie chicken.
- Add in some cooked ground pork.
- Simmer some shrimp or your favorite fish until just cooked in the flavorful broth.
Other dumpling/noodle options:
- Use your favorite dumpling/wonton/potsticker. You can find these in the freezer section of most grocery stores now!
- Swap out the dumplings for ramen noodles.
- Regular spaghetti or angel hair pasta would work great, too!
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If you guys make this Dumpling Soup, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I absolutely love to hear from you all and always do my best to respond to each and every one of your comments!
Dumpling Soup aka Potsticker Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2-3 carrots, sliced
- 2-3 celery ribs, sliced
- 1 bunch green onion, whites and greens separated and sliced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 4-5 garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 8 cups chicken broth
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ teaspoon Chinese five spice optional and see note below
- 5 oz package enoki mushrooms or your favorite mushroom blend
- 3 cups baby bok choy, chopped
- 1 lb frozen dumplings or potstickers I used the mini ones
- juice of 1 lime
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- bean sprouts, cilantro, chili crisp, sliced jalapeño for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the carrots, celery, and whites of the onions in the avocado oil over medium-high heat. Once they begin to soften, add the broth.
- Add the tamari or soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and fish sauce along with the garlic and ginger to the broth. Stir in the optional Chinese Five Spice and turmeric and bring the soup to a simmer.
- Taste the soup base. If you think it needs more salt, add more tamari or kosher salt.
- Add the baby bok choy and enoki mushrooms to the simmering liquid. Cook until you achieve your desired tenderness.
- Once your baby bok choy is tender to your liking, add the dumplings and cook until they're warmed through. Finish with a healthy squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Garnish with green onion tops, fresh bean sprouts, cilantro, sliced jalapeños and chili crisp!
Notes
Nutrition
Thank you!
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Happy Cooking!
-Rufus
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Chad T says
This is so quick and easy and even my kids loved it! Will be making again!
Carla H says
simple, savory, sublime! 5 star quick meal!
Rufus says
I'm so glad you liked it!