Dumpling Soup with Chicken (Print Version)

Tender dumplings in rich chicken broth garnished with fresh scallions and hints of ginger and garlic.

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the Dumplings

01 - 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 7 tablespoons water
03 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
04 - 7 ounces ground chicken
05 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
07 - 1 clove garlic, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon grated ginger
09 - 2 scallions, finely chopped
10 - 1 small carrot, finely grated
11 - 0.25 teaspoon white pepper

→ For the Soup

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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add water while stirring until dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 15 minutes.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine ground chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, ginger, chopped scallions, grated carrot, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
03 - Divide dough into approximately 20 small balls. Roll each ball into a thin circle approximately 2.75 inches in diameter. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle. Fold and pinch edges firmly to seal.
04 - Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil. Add dumplings in batches and 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 over medium heat. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil. Add baby spinach if using and thinly sliced scallions.
06 - Add the cooked dumplings to the simmering broth. Cook together for 2 minutes to warm through. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with extra scallions. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Handmade dumplings filled with juicy seasoned ground chicken — no special equipment needed.
  • A rich, aromatic chicken broth enhanced with soy sauce and sesame oil for deep, layered flavor.
  • Ready in just 45 minutes, making it achievable on a weeknight.
  • Easily customizable: swap the filling or add greens like baby spinach to suit your taste.
  • A wholesome, satisfying meal at only 315 calories per serving.
02 -
  • Let the dumpling dough rest for the full 15 minutes — this makes rolling much easier and prevents tearing.
  • Cook dumplings in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pot, which can cause them to stick together.
  • Use low-sodium chicken broth so you can control the saltiness of the final soup yourself.
  • Do not boil the broth too vigorously once the dumplings are added — a gentle simmer keeps them intact.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning at the very end, as soy sauce and broth already add significant salt.
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