This delicious dumpling soup combines carrots, spinach, and potstickers in a vegetable broth with hints of garlic and ginger. It is one of our favorite soups and is so easy to make.
You are going to love this soup! It is flavorful, healthy, and requires minimal effort.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients on the recipe card below.
- Ginger: Freshly ground ginger or ginger paste. Ginger paste lasts about one month when stored in the refrigerator.
- Carrot: For aesthetic purposes, peel the carrot.
- Broth: Vegetable, or low-sodium chicken
- Soy sauce: Preferably low sodium
- Rice vinegar: You can substitute rice wine.
- Frozen dumplings: Also known as potstickers. Use vegetable, beef, pork, or chicken. You can substitute gyoza and wontons.
- Baby spinach: I prefer it because it is less bitter and has fewer thick stems.
How To Make Dumpling Soup
This is a summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please refer to the recipe card below.
- Heat a little olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, ginger, and green onions. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
- Add the vegetable broth, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then cook for 5 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
- Add the dumplings and cook for 4 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and add the spinach. Stir until wilted.
Preparation Tips For Success
- Enjoy this soup promptly, so the dumplings do not overcook.
- If preparing this soup in advance, do not add the dumplings and baby spinach until reheating.
- For more protein, add eggs, like in this egg drop soup or tofu.
Serving Suggestions For Dumpling Soup
Serve something crunchy with lots of flavor and texture, like Asian cucumber salad, Asian slaw, or Asian chopped salad. Or serve it with Asian noodle salad, ramen stir-fry, or vegetable stir-fry.
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Dumpling Soup
This delicious dumpling soup combines carrots, spinach, and potstickers in a vegetable broth with hints of garlic and ginger.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 235kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large carrot, peeled and julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 lb frozen vegetable or chicken potstickers
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
Instructions
- Heat a little olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, ginger, and green onions. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
- Add the vegetable broth, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then cook for 5 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
- Add the dumplings and cook for 3-4 minutes. Do not overcook.
- Remove the pot from the heat and add the spinach. Stir until wilted.
Notes
- This soup is best served promptly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3491IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg
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Sonja
I’m craving a bowl of dumpling soup now, especially on cold evenings. Soft dumplings, rich broth, and quick prep feel like the kind of comfort dinner that saves busy nights.
Nikki
This dumpling soup is very delicious. I loved this, thanks for sharing this recipe, I will make it again.
Ebony
Our family made this and we loved it! It’s cozy, savory and easy to make!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Ebony! So happy that your family liked the soup!
Jas
This dumpling soup was amazing! The broth was so flavorful! Pure comfort in a bowl!