Description
This comforting Dumpling Soup combines flavorful chicken stock infused with miso, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, paired with tender frozen dumplings and fresh vegetables for a quick and satisfying meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Broth Base
- 6 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth (divided)
- ¼ cup white miso paste
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (more to taste)
Aromatics and Vegetables
- 5 green onions (white and green parts separated, sliced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 cup shredded carrots
Dumplings & Garnish
- 1-1½ lbs. frozen dumplings
- Chili crisp (optional for topping)
- Sesame seeds (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare Miso Mixture: In a small bowl, combine ½ cup of chicken stock with the white miso paste, stirring until a smooth, uniform mixture forms without lumps.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the sesame oil in a dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the white parts of the green onions, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Broth and Carrots: Pour the remaining chicken stock along with the prepared miso mixture into the pot. Stir in the low sodium soy sauce and shredded carrots, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Simmer Vegetables: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a strong simmer. Cook until the carrots become tender, approximately 5 minutes.
- Cook Dumplings: Gently stir in the frozen dumplings, return the soup to a boil, then reduce back to a simmer. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the dumplings are heated through and cooked completely.
- Finish Soup: Stir in the fresh lime juice and the green parts of the sliced green onions. Remove the pot from heat.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with additional sliced scallions, chili crisp, and sesame seeds if desired to add extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth instead of chicken stock for a vegetarian version.
- Frozen dumplings can be substituted with fresh ones if available.
- Adjust the amount of lime juice and chili crisp according to your taste preference for acidity and heat.
- Low sodium soy sauce helps control the saltiness of the soup.
- This soup can be prepared in advance; reheat gently to avoid overcooking dumplings.