Easy Dumpling Soup
Easy Dumpling Soup is the perfect quick dinner because it’s endlessly versatile, insanely budget-friendly, and can be made in 15 minutes.
Servings: 2 bowls
Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetable broth* $0.18
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce $0.06
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil $0.08
- 1/4 tsp fish sauce, optional $0.04
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated $0.09
- 10 frozen dumplings** $3.00
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach*** $0.91
Garnishes, optional
- 1/2 tsp sesame seeds $0.07
- 1 Tbsp Sichuan Chili Crisp $0.88
Instructions
- Combine the vegetable broth, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and the white parts of a sliced green onion in a medium-sized pot. (If using, also add the fish sauce, pre-cooked proteins or tofu, and any fresh or frozen vegetables that need time to soften.)
- Bring the broth up to a boil on medium-high heat. Once boiling, add the dumplings.
- Cover the pot and allow the soup to come back up to a boil. Boil the dumplings for about 2 minutes or until they are cooked through. (Consult package directions.)
- Turn off the heat and stir in the green parts of the sliced green onion and a handful of spinach.
- Split the soup into 2 serving bowls and top with any desired condiments.
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Notes
* I use the Better Than Bouillon mix to make my broth. If substituted with a low-sodium broth, the final dish may need more salt.
** You can use any flavor (pork, vegetable, chicken, etc.), but I prefer ones with pork and vegetables. *** or baby bok choy
** You can use any flavor (pork, vegetable, chicken, etc.), but I prefer ones with pork and vegetables. *** or baby bok choy
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl of soup | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 1809mg | Fiber: 3g