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Dumpling Soup Recipe

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This Dumpling Soup recipe is a flavorful and comforting Asian-inspired dish featuring vegetable dumplings in a savory broth with shiitake mushrooms, fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic and ginger. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy lunch, this soup combines umami-rich tamari, bright lime juice, and a hint of heat from optional Sichuan chili crisp. Garnished with scallions and sesame seeds, it’s a delicious and nutritious bowl packed with vibrant vegetables and satisfying dumplings.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or avocado oil
  • 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce, plus more for serving
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned

Dumplings and Greens

  • 1 pound frozen vegetable dumplings, mini wontons or potstickers (recommended: Nasoya brand)
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups fresh spinach

Finishing Touches

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Sichuan chili crisp, optional, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the aromatics and mushrooms: Heat the vegetable or avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften and brown slightly, releasing their rich flavor.
  2. Add garlic and ginger: Stir in the grated garlic cloves and fresh ginger. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness.
  3. Create the broth: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the tamari or soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer.
  4. Add carrots and dumplings: Add the julienned carrot and frozen vegetable dumplings into the simmering broth. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the dumplings are heated through and tender, following package instructions if available.
  5. Incorporate greens and scallions: Stir in the fresh spinach and sliced scallions. Let the greens wilt in the hot broth for about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Finish with acidity: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the rice vinegar and fresh lime juice to brighten the soup’s flavors.
  7. Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sesame seeds. Add extra tamari or soy sauce and Sichuan chili crisp on the side for those who want more saltiness or heat.

Notes

  • You can substitute vegetable dumplings with chicken, pork, or shrimp dumplings if not vegetarian.
  • Adjust tamari or soy sauce quantity to taste, especially if using salted broth.
  • For a gluten-free option, use tamari labeled gluten-free and gluten-free dumplings.
  • Sichuan chili crisp is optional but adds a delicious spicy crunch.
  • Vegetable broth can be homemade or store-bought; ensure low sodium for better control of saltiness.

Keywords: dumpling soup, vegetable dumplings, shiitake mushroom soup, Asian dumpling recipe, quick vegetable soup, vegetarian dumplings

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