🥟 Vegan Dumpling Soup (Warm, Comforting & Cozy)

Light broth, tender dumplings, lots of cozy vibes—this is a weeknight lifesaver 🌱

🍲 Ingredients

Soup

• 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 6 cups vegetable broth

• 1–2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

• ½ tsp white pepper or black pepper

Add-ins

• 12–15 vegan dumplings (store-bought or homemade)

• 1 cup bok choy or napa cabbage, chopped

• ½ cup mushrooms, sliced

• 2 green onions, sliced

Optional extras

• Chili oil 🌶️

• Corn kernels

• Spinach

• Tofu cubes

🔥 Instructions

1. Build flavor: Heat sesame oil in a pot. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.

2. Broth: Add vegetable broth, soy sauce, vinegar, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.

3. Cook dumplings: Drop in dumplings and cook according to package (usually 3–5 min).

4. Veggies: Add mushrooms and bok choy; simmer 2–3 min until tender.

5. Finish: Taste and adjust salt. Top with green onions and chili oil if you like heat.

🍜 Serving Tips

• Serve with a squeeze of lime

• Add ramen noodles for a heartier bowl

• Sprinkle sesame seeds or crispy garlic on top

🌿 Variations

• Thai-style: Add coconut milk + red curry paste

• Miso dumpling soup: Stir in 1 tbsp white miso at the end

• Oil-free: Skip sesame oil, sauté in broth instead