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Gyoza Soup (Japanese Dumpling Soup)

This hearty Gyoza Soup is a comforting and flavorful meal, perfect for a cold day. It combines savory dumplings with a rich broth and fresh vegetables for a satisfying dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • ladle

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 12 gyoza/dumplings frozen or fresh
  • 4 napa cabbage leaves sliced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 6 shiitake mushrooms sliced
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ginger grated

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
  • Add the sliced napa cabbage, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms to the boiling broth. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • Gently add the gyoza/dumplings to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or according to package directions, until the gyoza are cooked through and float to the top.
  • Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh green onions, and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a dash of mirin or rice vinegar to the soup. Feel free to customize with other vegetables like bok choy or spinach.