Name: Gyoza Soup (Japanese Dumpling Soup)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 12–16 gyoza (store-bought or homemade, pork, chicken, or veggie); 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 green onions, chopped; 2 cups napa cabbage or bok choy, chopped; 1 cup mushrooms (shiitake or button), sliced; 1 carrot, julienned or thinly sliced; Salt and pepper, to taste; Optional toppings: chili oil, sesame seeds, or fresh herbs

Description

Gyoza Soup, also known as Japanese Dumpling Soup, is a warm and comforting dish featuring tender dumplings simmered in a savory broth with fresh vegetables and aromatics. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or cozy lunch.

Ingredients

12–16 gyoza (store-bought or homemade, pork, chicken, or veggie)
6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 green onions, chopped
2 cups napa cabbage or bok choy, chopped
1 cup mushrooms (shiitake or button), sliced
1 carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional toppings: chili oil, sesame seeds, or fresh herbs

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Instructions

In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Stir in soy sauce, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add mushrooms, carrots, and cabbage or bok choy. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Carefully add gyoza to the soup and cook according to package instructions, about 4–6 minutes, until heated through or fully cooked.
Stir in chopped green onions just before serving.
Serve hot with optional toppings like chili oil, sesame seeds, or fresh herbs.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, use veggie broth and vegetarian gyoza.
Add noodles like ramen or soba to make it more filling.
For a spicy twist, add chili oil or chili paste.
If meal prepping, cook gyoza separately and add before serving to maintain texture.
Avoid boiling after adding dumplings to prevent them from breaking apart.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 980 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 12 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg