Description
A comforting and flavorful Dumpling Soup featuring tender vegetable dumplings simmered with shiitake mushrooms, fresh spinach, and aromatic ginger and garlic in a savory vegetable broth. Enhanced with tamari, lime juice, and garnished with sesame seeds and scallions, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (divided)
- 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
- Heat the oil and cook mushrooms: In a large pot over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of vegetable or avocado oil. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes until the mushrooms soften and release their flavor.
- Add seasonings and broth: Stir in 2 tablespoons of tamari or soy sauce, then add 6 cups of vegetable broth along with the grated garlic, grated fresh ginger, julienned carrot, frozen vegetable dumplings, and half of the sliced scallions. Mix well.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 4 minutes or until the dumplings are fully heated through.
- Incorporate spinach and acidic ingredients: Remove the pot from heat and stir in 3 cups fresh spinach, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice. Stir gently until the spinach wilts and combines with the broth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with the remaining scallions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve with additional tamari and optional Sichuan chili crisp for extra heat and flavor.
Notes
- Use vegetable or avocado oil for a neutral flavor and a healthier option.
- Sliced shiitake mushrooms add a rich umami taste to the broth.
- Frozen vegetable dumplings can be substituted with fresh or meat dumplings if preferred.
- Sichuan chili crisp is optional but adds a spicy kick that complements the soup well.
- Adjust the amount of tamari or soy sauce based on your salt preference.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure tamari is certified gluten-free and use gluten-free dumplings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: dumpling soup, vegetable dumplings, shiitake mushrooms, vegetarian soup, quick soup, Asian soup, comforting soup
