Description
Warm up with this flavorful Hot and Sour Dumpling Noodle Soup, a comforting Asian-inspired dish featuring tender pork or chicken dumplings, fragrant spices, and a spicy, tangy broth enriched with mushrooms, baby spinach, and rice noodles. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 12 frozen or fresh pork or chicken dumplings
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup baby spinach
Thickener
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Aromatics: Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, releasing their aroma to flavor the soup base.
- Create the Broth Base: Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil to meld the flavors together.
- Cook Dumplings and Mushrooms: Add the frozen or fresh dumplings along with the sliced mushrooms to the boiling broth. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the dumplings are heated through and fully cooked, and mushrooms are tender.
- Add Rice Noodles: Stir in the rice noodles and cook according to the package instructions, usually 3 to 4 minutes, until tender but not mushy.
- Thicken the Broth (Optional): If you prefer a thicker broth, stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer gently for 1 to 2 minutes to allow the broth to thicken slightly.
- Add Spinach and Final Seasoning: Add the baby spinach and cook just until wilted to preserve the nutrients and color. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili garlic sauce according to your preference.
- Use vegetable broth and vegetable dumplings to make this recipe vegetarian-friendly.
- A squeeze of fresh lime juice added just before serving brightens the flavors beautifully.
- This soup is perfect for meal prep and can be reheated gently on the stovetop.
