Quick and Easy Dumpling Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms and Spinach Recipe
This quick and easy Dumpling Soup recipe features store-bought frozen vegetable dumplings simmered in a flavorful broth with shiitake mushrooms, fresh ginger, garlic, and vibrant vegetables. Topped with fresh spinach, scallions, sesame seeds, and an optional swirl of spicy Sichuan chili crisp, it’s a comforting weeknight meal ready in just 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or avocado oil
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce, plus more for serving
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 4 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen vegetable dumplings, mini wontons or potstickers (e.g., Nasoya brand)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
Garnishes
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (divided)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sichuan chili crisp, optional, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Cook Mushrooms: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable or avocado oil over medium heat. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes until they soften and release their flavors.
- Add Broth and Flavorings: Stir in 2 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce), 6 cups vegetable broth, grated garlic, grated ginger, julienned carrot, frozen dumplings, and half of the sliced scallions. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Let it cook for about 4 minutes until the dumplings are heated through and tender.
- Add Spinach and Finishing Touches: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in fresh spinach, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Stir gently until the spinach wilts and the flavors meld together.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the remaining sliced scallions and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with extra tamari and optional Sichuan chili crisp for an added kick of flavor.
Notes
- Using frozen dumplings saves time and adds convenience, but feel free to use fresh dumplings if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of chili crisp according to your spice tolerance.
- Vegetable broth can be substituted with chicken broth if not vegetarian.
- Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 2 days but is best eaten fresh as dumplings may become soggy.
- Julienned carrots add a nice crunch, but you can substitute with other vegetables like snow peas or bok choy.
