Description
Savory Chinese-inspired dumpling and bok choy soup delivers comfort in a bowl. Delicate dumplings nestle among crisp greens, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 48 ounces (6 cups) low-sodium vegetable broth
- 30 frozen mini vegetable dumplings
- 4 baby bok choy, leaves separated, ends trimmed, and thoroughly washed
- 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms (stems removed)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 scallions, diced small, white and green parts separated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (or ginger paste)
- 1 & ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 & ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
Oils and Optional Garnish:
- 3 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
- Drizzle of chili oil, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cooking vessel with sesame oil over moderate temperature, creating a fragrant base for the soup’s aromatic foundation.
- Introduce white scallion segments, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced mushrooms into the heated oil, continuously stirring until mushrooms transform and become tender.
- Cascade vegetable broth into the pot, allowing the liquid to reach a vigorous boil, creating a flavorful cooking environment.
- Gently integrate baby bok choy and frozen vegetable dumplings into the bubbling broth, reducing heat to maintain a delicate simmer.
- Allow ingredients to meld together, cooking approximately 5 minutes until bok choy wilts elegantly and dumplings rise, signaling they are thoroughly heated.
- Extinguish heat source and incorporate remaining scallion greens, additional sesame oil, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar, stirring to distribute flavors evenly.
- Distribute the steaming soup into individual serving vessels, strategically placing approximately 5 dumplings per portion.
- Optional: Enhance the soup’s complexity by drizzling chili oil across the surface, introducing a subtle warmth and depth to the dish.
Notes
- Discover a warming Asian-inspired soup that transforms simple ingredients into a comforting meal.
- Frozen dumplings and fresh bok choy create a quick, protein-packed dinner solution perfect for busy weeknights.
- Balance delicate flavors with sesame oil, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar for a tangy, aromatic experience that delights the senses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer.
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg