Easy Dumpling Soup

A close up view of dumpling soup in a white bowl topped with white sesame seeds and chili crisp.

4.95 from 40 votes

Easy Dumpling Soup is the perfect quick dinner because it’s endlessly versatile, insanely budget-friendly, and can be made in 15 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean

Total Cost: $2.98 RECIPE / $1.49 SERVING

Servings: bowls

Calories: 290kcal

Author: Marion Kirkpatrick

Equipment

Medium-Sized Pot

Ingredients

2 cups vegetable broth $0.18 *
1 Tbsp soy sauce $0.06
1 tsp toasted sesame oil $0.08
¼ tsp fish sauce optional, $0.04
1 green onion thinly sliced, (white and green parts separated) $0.09
10 frozen dumplings $3.00 **
½ cup fresh spinach $0.91 ***

Garnishes, optional

½ tsp sesame seeds $0.07
1 Tbsp Sichuan Chili Crisp $0.88

Instructions

Combine the vegetable broth, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and the white parts of a sliced green onion in a medium-sized pot. (If using, also add the fish sauce, pre-cooked proteins or tofu, and any fresh or frozen vegetables that need time to soften.)
Bring the broth up to a boil on medium-high heat. Once boiling, add the dumplings.
Cover the pot and allow the soup to come back up to a boil. Boil the dumplings for about 2 minutes or until they are cooked through. (Consult package directions.)
Turn off the heat and stir in the green parts of the sliced green onion and a handful of spinach.
Split the soup into 2 serving bowls and top with any desired condiments.

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Notes

* I use the Better Than Bouillon mix to make my broth. Both vegetable and chicken flavored broths will work! You can use any instant broth or pre-made broth (store-bought or homemade). If you use a low-sodium broth, the final dish may need more salt to taste.

** I usually find Asian-style dumplings in the freezer section at my local grocery store. You can use any flavor dumpling (pork, vegetable, chicken, etc.), but I prefer ones with pork and vegetables.

*** or baby bok choy

Nutrition

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