Easy Dumpling Soup (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Soup ingredients

01 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
02 - 4 medium scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon peeled and minced ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
06 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
07 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
08 - 16 to 18 ounces frozen dumplings, wontons, or potstickers (do not thaw)
09 - 3 ounces baby spinach (about 3 packed cups)
10 - 1 cup shredded carrots

→ Serving options

11 - Chili crisp
12 - Sliced scallions
13 - Chopped fresh cilantro leaves
14 - Toasted sesame seeds

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Heat 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the sliced scallions, minced garlic, ginger, and kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until very fragrant, about 1 minute.
02 - Stir in the low-sodium chicken broth and soy sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
03 - Add the frozen dumplings to the pot and cook according to package instructions until fully cooked through.
04 - Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the baby spinach and shredded carrots until the spinach is just wilted, about 30 seconds. Taste and season with additional kosher salt if needed.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - This soup is versatile and can be customized with your favorite vegetables or dumplings.