Vegetable Dumpling Soup with Chicken Broth
A light, clear broth featuring tender dumplings and crisp vegetables, finished with fresh herbs for a satisfying meal. This asian-inspired soups ready in about 25 minutes pairs chicken broth, dumplings, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 12 dumplings
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 1/2 cup corn
- 2 tbsp green onions
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- to taste salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring 4 cups chicken broth to a gentle simmer in a large pot over medium heat.
- Step 2: Add 1 cup diced carrots, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, and 1/2 cup corn. Simmer for 8 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Step 3: Add 12 dumplings and cook for 5 minutes, until heated through.
- Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp minced ginger, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped green onions. Season with salt to taste. Serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Vegetable Dumpling Soup with Chicken Broth take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Vegetable Dumpling Soup with Chicken Broth?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken broth from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Vegetable Dumpling Soup with Chicken Broth?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Vegetable Dumpling Soup with Chicken Broth for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Vegetable Dumpling Soup with Chicken Broth?
Asian soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This soup was a hit with my kids! The dumplings were perfectly cooked and the broth was rich.
- ★★★★☆
Great recipe, but the vegetables took a bit longer to soften than expected.
- ★★★★☆
Loved the flavor combination. Made it for my family and everyone asked for seconds!
