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Gyoza Soup (Japanese Dumpling Soup) – Light, Savory & 10-Minute Weeknight Bowl


  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Description

This light and savory Gyoza Soup is a 10-minute Japanese dumpling soup with tender vegetable gyoza in a ginger-garlic soy broth, plus fresh pak choi, courgette ribbons, and spring onions. Cozy, veggie-packed, and perfect for quick weeknight dinners or healthy lunches.


Ingredients

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  • 5 frozen vegetable gyoza
  • 2 spring onions (scallions), thinly sliced (divide whites and greens)
  • 1/2 small pak choi, sliced
  • 1/2 courgette (zucchini), spiralized or julienned
  • 20 g fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 500 ml vegetable stock (or low-sodium chicken stock)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
  • 1 tbsp chili oil
  • Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: chili flakes, toasted sesame oil, lime wedge

Instructions

  1. Sweat the aromatics

    Warm chili oil in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the pale spring onion slices with a pinch of salt; cook 1–2 minutes.

  2. Bloom garlic and ginger

    Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

  3. Build the broth

    Pour in vegetable stock and soy sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  4. Cook the gyoza

    Add frozen gyoza; simmer 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally so they don’t stick.

  5. Finish with vegetables

    Add pak choi and courgette; simmer 1–2 minutes until tender-crisp. Season to taste.

  6. Serve

    Ladle into a bowl, top with green spring onions, and add chili flakes or sesame oil if desired.

Notes

Keep the simmer gentle so the dumplings stay intact. For a heartier bowl, add cooked ramen or rice noodles. For extra protein, add tofu cubes or thinly sliced chicken poached directly in the broth. Use low-sodium soy sauce and taste before adding extra salt.

  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Protein: 11g

Keywords: gyoza soup, Japanese dumpling soup, 10-minute soup, frozen gyoza soup, healthy Asian soup, easy weeknight dinner