Description
A comforting and easy recipe for delicious Trader Joe’s Dumpling Soup, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 Trader Joe’s frozen dumplings (chicken, pork, or vegetable variety)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 heads baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Chili crisp or sriracha for serving
Instructions
- Infuse the Broth Base: Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
- Build the Soup Foundation: Pour in broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and white pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the Dumplings: Add frozen dumplings directly to simmering broth. Cook uncovered for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dumplings float and heat through.
- Add Vegetables: Add bok choy and carrots to the pot. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender with vibrant color.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed for balance.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls. Top with scallions, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Serve with chili crisp or sriracha on the side.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the dumpling filling based on your preference.
- For a spicier kick, add more chili crisp or sriracha.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg