Easy Dumpling Soup
I think you’ll love this dumpling soup for the same reasons I do. It’s a super easy meal, it’s made with basic ingredients you might already have on hand, and most importantly, it’s got major flavor! It’s light, but still satisfying and has a few nutritious components added in – bone broth and fresh spinach for a veggie and protein boost (which is in line with my nutritious AND delicious philosophy).
This is one of our favorite 15-minute meals 🥟✨
In fact, I was recently telling my family that we need some more super-easy dinners that can be prepped in 15 minutes for sports season. Eden promptly replied with, “Dumpling soup!”
And she’s right-on (I just wanted new ideas, HA!). This easy dinner leans on shortcuts and comes together quickly and easily, it’s perfect for busy nights. It’s…
😋 Seriously delicious: It’s layered with flavors throughout – in the garlic and ginger-infused broth, the juicy dumplings, and with the garnishes to add fresh flavor and a little spice!
🛒 Made with simple ingredients: Uses frozen potstickers and pantry staples you probably already have.
⏰ Ready in 15 minutes: From start to finish, this soup comes together incredibly quickly for busy nights.
🍽️ One-pot wonder: Everything cooks together in a single pot for minimal cleanup required.
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly: Appeals to all ages with familiar flavors and customizable spice levels.
You’ll also want to try turkey taco skillet, tortilla pizzas, chicken tostadas, or dinner-worthy snack board next time you need dinner in 15 minutes!
Our whole family loves this soup! So easy and so delicious! –Beth
Ingredient Notes
You’ll need some fresh ingredients and pantry staples to bring this homemade potsticker soup to the table: ginger, green onions, sesame oil, bone broth, dumplings, spinach, and additional toppings like chili crisp oil and soy sauce.
- Dumplings: You have a lot of options when it comes to the dumplings (or potstickers!). I prefer smaller dumplings that will fit on a spoon, so they are easier to eat. I typically use chicken, but you can choose whatever variety you like. (Trader Joe’s mini chicken wontons and big bags of Bibigo wontons at Costco are both perfect!)
Emily’s Tips & Tricks
- Pro tip: Look for smaller dumplings that will fit on a spoon so they are easier to eat! Trader Joe’s mini chicken wontons and big bags of Bibigo wontons at Costco are both perfect.
- Feeding kids without pressure: This soup is pretty mild, but if it’s a new food to kids, serve a small dumpling and bit of broth in a small taster bowl along with a few items you know your kids will eat (fruit, milk, bread and butter).
- Variations: Easily make this vegetarian by using vegetarian potstickers and veggie broth.
- Additions: A soft-boiled egg makes it more filling, or try adding shredded carrots for extra color and crunch.
Dumpling Soup (Potsticker Soup)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
Description
You’ll love this dumpling soup (aka potsticker soup) for the same reasons I do. It’s super fast, made with basic ingredients, and it’s got major flavor!
Ingredients
- 4 tsp. minced ginger
- 4 green onions (leave white and green parts separate)
- 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 8 cups chicken bone broth
- 24 oz. dumplings
- 6 cups baby spinach
- soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and chili oil for serving
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a soup pot or dutch oven. When hot add ginger and white parts of green onion. Let sizzle until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in bone broth and bring to a boil. (Cover pot to help speed up the process.)
- Stir in dumplings and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Garnish with a drizzle of sesame oil, hot chili oil, and sliced green onions.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat soup in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stove.
- Ingredient notes: Look for small dumplings (also called potstickers and wontons, see above!) that fit on a spoon. Fresh ginger gives the best flavor, but frozen or tubed ginger will also work well as a shortcut.
- Prep ahead: Prep all vegetables and aromatics ahead of time, then the soup comes together in minutes.
- Helpful tools: A large pot or Dutch oven works best for cooking everything together comfortably.
- Serve with: Steamed rice, crispy noodles, or additional soy sauce and chili oil on the side for customization.
Serving Suggestions
This soup is on the lighter side. If you want to add a side, try one of these easy side dishes:
- Rice: You can also serve the soup over rice to bulk it up or serve a side of cauliflower fried rice.
- Veggies: Try air fryer cauliflower and broccoli or sautéed haricot verts.
- Dessert: Sometimes, a lighter meal means there’s more room for dessert! Serve your favorite or whip up these oreo rice krispie treats.
FAQs
No, as written, this dumpling soup is not vegan. If you want to make a vegan and vegetarian option, swap out the bone broth for a vegetable broth and use vegetarian soup dumplings instead of chicken or pork dumplings.
No, you don’t have to use bone broth. I prefer bone broth as it adds rich flavor and an extra boost of protein, but you can also use regular chicken broth, vegetable broth, or homemade broth. This recipe is flexible!
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About the Author
Emily Dingmann is a recipe developer, nutrition expert, and founder of My Everyday Table. She specializes in creating easy, healthy recipes that help busy parents feed their families well every single day, without the stress. With a degree in Nutrition and over 20 years of experience, Emily shares family-friendly meals that are practical, nourishing, and full of flavor. Learn more about Emily’s approach to everyday cooking and nutrition here.
Food styling and photography by Loren Runion.
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We made this for the first time tonight and it was great! Our 3 and 5-year-olds each tried a bite or two of dumplings but enjoyed the broth the most. Our 13-month-old devoured all of it! We used the Bibigo brand of mini wontons (from Target), and I jazzed my bowl up with some Momofuku Chili Crunch sauce. A tasty, quick, and easy meal that my husband demanded goes into our recipe rotation.
Yay! I’m so glad to hear this, I feel the same way! Thanks for the comment 🙂
Our whole family loves this soup! So easy and so delicious!
I’m making this tonight and am glad to have found this recipe. I have frozen gyoza and spinach that I need to use up, and have everything else on hand. I’m throwing in the baby bok choy I have as well. I have a pot of chicken stock simmering on the stove for this right now!
Oh it’s meant to be! Love the baby bok choy addition.