Description
Craving something cozy, bold, and packed with flavor? This Spicy Dumpling Soup is your answer! A quick and easy dinner idea that delivers rich, spicy broth paired with juicy dumplings—perfect for weeknights or lazy weekends. With a balance of chili oil, garlic, and sesame, it’s one of those healthy snacks or food ideas that becomes a go-to comfort meal. Ideal for anyone looking for a flavorful, easy recipe that feels like restaurant takeout, but is made right at home. Whether you’re hunting for breakfast ideas with spice or a soul-warming dinner, this bowl will hit the spot.
Ingredients
12 dumplings (pork, chicken, veggie, or shrimp)
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons chili oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons grated ginger
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
Extra chili crisp or chili oil (optional)
Instructions
1. In a deep saucepan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
2. Pour in broth, soy sauces, vinegar, chili oil, and sugar. Stir well and bring to a boil.
3. Lower the heat to simmer for 10 minutes to let flavors develop. Taste and adjust seasoning.
4. Add raw or thawed dumplings to the simmering broth. Cook 6-8 minutes until fully done.
5. If using pre-cooked dumplings, add and simmer for 4-5 minutes until heated through.
6. Turn off heat and add scallions, sesame seeds, and more chili oil or crisp if desired.
7. Ladle soup and dumplings into bowls. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
For richer flavor, add a spoonful of miso paste or a splash of fish sauce to the broth.
Keep dumplings and broth stored separately if making ahead to avoid sogginess.
Adjust the spice level gradually—you can always add more heat but can’t take it away!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: easy dinner, spicy soup, dumpling soup, comfort food, healthy soup, Asian recipe