Recipe of the day: Homemade Dumpling soup
Avoid falling victim to the flu, which can lead to costly medication expenses. so why not make yourself this dumpling soup to keep warm?
Homemade Dumpling soup. Picture: iStock
It’s really a cold day today, one could swear winter is back with full force.
As the chilly winds howl outside and frosty air creeps in, there’s nothing quite as comforting and warming as a bowl of steaming dumpling soup.
In the heart of this frosty evening, why don’t you dive into a recipe that will not only thaw your frozen fingers but also soothe your soul with its hearty, delicious goodness.
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Homemade Dumpling soup
Avoid falling victim to the flu, which can lead to costly medication expenses. so why not make yourself this dumpling soup to keep warm?
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes
- Total Time: 15 Minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: African
Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp fish sauce, optional
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
- 10 frozen dumplings
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach
Garnishes (Optional)
- 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp Sichuan Chili Crisp
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.
Notes
The Chef uses Better Than Bouillon mixed to make all of our broths. If substituted with a low-sodium broth, the final dish may need more salt.
You can use any flavour (pork, vegetable, chicken, etc.), but I prefer ones with pork and vegetables.
Or baby bok choy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl of soup
- Calories: 290kcal
- Sodium: 1809mg
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
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