Dumpling Soup with Chicken Broth (Printable)

Tender dumplings in a savory chicken broth garnished with fresh scallions for a warm, comforting dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dumpling Dough

01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Dumpling Filling

04 - 7 oz ground chicken
05 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
07 - 1 clove garlic, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
09 - 2 scallions, finely chopped
10 - 1 small carrot, finely grated
11 - 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

→ Soup Base

12 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
13 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
14 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
15 - 2 scallions, sliced thin
16 - 3.5 oz baby spinach, optional
17 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How To Make:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add water while stirring until a dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and rest for 15 minutes.
02 - In another bowl, combine ground chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped scallions, grated carrot, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
03 - Divide dough into approximately 20 small balls. Using a rolling pin, roll each ball into a thin circle about 2.75 inches in diameter. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle. Fold and pinch the edges firmly to seal.
04 - Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil. Add dumplings in batches to avoid crowding. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until they float to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
05 - In a separate pot, bring chicken broth to a simmer. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil. Add baby spinach if using. Add sliced scallions.
06 - Add the cooked dumplings to the simmering broth. Cook together for 2 minutes to warm through. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot, garnished with fresh scallion slices.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Homemade dumplings made from scratch with simple pantry staples — no special equipment required.
  • A rich, savory chicken broth seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil for deep, aromatic flavor.
  • The filling combines ground chicken, ginger, garlic, scallions, and carrot for a perfectly balanced bite.
  • Ready in just 45 minutes, making it an achievable weeknight comfort meal.
  • Easily adaptable — swap the chicken filling for pork or tofu to suit your preferences.
  • Light yet satisfying, with fresh scallions and optional baby spinach adding color and brightness.
02 -
  • Let the dough rest for the full 15 minutes — this makes it much easier to roll thin without tearing.
  • Keep the water at a gentle boil when cooking the dumplings; a vigorous boil can cause them to break open.
  • Cook dumplings in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot and ensure even cooking.
  • Use low-sodium chicken broth so you can control the saltiness when adding soy sauce.
  • The dumplings are done when they float to the surface — this is your visual cue for perfectly cooked dumplings.
  • Taste and adjust the broth seasoning at the very end, after the dumplings have been added, as they can slightly dilute the flavor.
  • For a spicier version, add a few drops of chili oil directly into the bowl before serving.
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