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Homemade Dumpling Soup

This easy homemade dumpling soup is a one-pot wonder, ready in under 30 minutes! Packed with flavorful broth, tender dumplings, and fresh vegetables, it's the perfect comforting meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 0.5 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 0.5 tablespoon olive oil if necessary
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms diced small or quartered (discard stems)
  • 0.5 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced into thin rounds, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger; or to taste)
  • 6 cups chicken broth low sodium recommended
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon honey or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, or to taste
Dumplings and Greens
  • 4 pieces bok choy
  • 12 ounces mini frozen chicken wontons
Garnish (Optional)
  • fresh cilantro or other fresh herbs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large Dutch oven or high-sided pot, heat the sesame oil (and olive oil if needed) over medium-high heat. Add the shiitake mushrooms, shredded carrots, about two-thirds of the sliced green onions (reserving the rest for garnish), minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms and carrots begin to soften.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the soy sauce, honey, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, add the bok choy. Let it simmer in the broth for about 3-5 minutes, or until wilted.
  4. Add the frozen wontons to the pot. Simmer for about 3 minutes, or until they are cooked through. They typically float when done. You don't need to fully thaw them before adding; they will cook in the broth.
  5. Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra spice if desired.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with the remaining sliced green onions and optional fresh cilantro or herbs. Serve immediately.

Notes

This soup is best served immediately to enjoy the texture of the wontons and vegetables. Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or snow peas. For a spicier kick, add a dash of chili garlic sauce.