Description
A comforting homemade dumpling soup filled with tender chicken dumplings, warm broth, and fresh vegetables. Cozy, hearty, and perfect for chilly days or when you need a soothing meal made from scratch!
Ingredients
For the Dumplings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup warm water (add more if needed)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Filling:
- 1/2 lb ground chicken (or turkey, halal)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Soup:
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, sliced thin
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth (halal)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Dumpling Dough: In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Gradually add warm water and oil, stirring until a soft dough forms. Knead for 2–3 minutes, cover, and let rest for 20 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: In a separate bowl, combine ground chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, green onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Assemble the Dumplings: Roll the rested dough into a thin sheet. Cut into small circles (about 3 inches wide). Place 1 tsp of filling in each circle, fold, and seal the edges tightly.
- Cook the Soup Base: In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic; sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Broth & Seasonings: Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Cook the Dumplings: Carefully drop dumplings into the simmering soup. Cook for 8–10 minutes until they float and the filling is cooked through.
- Finish the Soup: Add spinach and cook for another minute until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with chopped green onions, and enjoy warm!
Notes
- You can freeze extra dumplings before cooking for up to 2 months.
- For vegetarian version, use tofu or mushrooms as filling and vegetable broth for the soup.
- Add chili oil or sesame seeds on top for extra flavor and heat.
- Make it heartier by adding noodles or shredded cabbage to the broth.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food
- Method: Simmer, Boil
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired