Dumpling Soup Ready in 20 Minutes: The Tastiest Gyoza Soup You’ll Ever Make

Fun Facts: Where Does Dumpling Soup Come From?

Where does Asian dumpling soup come from? It’s popular in China, Japan, and Korea. Let’s explore how each country makes it and where it all began! No matter the country, every Asian dumpling soup recipe starts with a flavorful broth, vegetables, and, of course, dumplings. The type of dumplings you use depends on the region and recipe.

• In China, dumpling soup is made with jiaozi, boiled or steamed dumplings. Chinese dumpling soup started as a winter dish to warm up. Wonton soup is a variation where wontons cook in broth and soak up its flavor. Potsticker soup is another delicious option. Unlike boiled wontons, potstickers are pan-fried, just like Japanese gyoza. The crispy bottoms form when potstickers stick to the pan, which gives them their name. You can prepare both potstickers and gyoza the same way. For an easy potsticker soup, simply pan-fry the potstickers, just like gyoza.

• In Japan, people love gyoza soup. It’s one of the most popular dumpling soup recipes. What is gyoza soup? It’s a Japanese dumpling soup with gyoza dumplings as the main ingredient. The broth is packed with soy sauce, ginger, and miso flavor. Vegetables like bok choy, spinach, and shiitake mushrooms give it a fresh, crisp texture. Before you add Japanese soup dumplings, make sure to cook them differently than Chinese jiaozi. Instead of boiling, pan-fry or deep-fry the gyoza. Did you know that gyoza originated in China? Japanese soldiers learned to make jiaozi and later adjusted the recipe to suit Japanese tastes. They also changed the cooking method. In China, dumplings are boiled. But in Japan, for Japanese gyoza soup they are pan-fried or deep-fried first.
• In Korea, mandu guk is a traditional Korean dumpling soup made with mandu or Korean dumplings. It’s especially popular on New Year’s Day and symbolizes good health for the year ahead. Dumplings in soup represent abundance, while the soup itself symbolizes a fresh start. For mandu guk, boil dumplings in the broth. This makes them tender and juicy!

So, would you rather boil or pan-fry dumplings for your dumpling soup? Boiling them in homemade dumpling soup is simpler, but what about flavor? What makes the best dumpling soup recipe? Try the Japanese method—pan-frying dumplings first. Why? Because it’s incredibly delicious! Pan-fried dumplings get crispy on the bottom, stay juicy on top, and add amazing texture to your soup.

What’s in Dumpling Soup?

For every dumpling soup, you need three things: broth, dumplings, and vegetables.

Soup Dumplings

To make dumplings for soup, you need dumpling dough—just wheat flour, cornstarch, salt, and hot water. Roll it out thin and fill it with your favorite ingredients. Pork, cabbage, onion, and garlic make a classic filling. For a vegetarian gyoza dumpling soup, go for Napa cabbage, green onions, spinach, and tofu.

Japanese dumplings are different. They’re juicier than Chinese dumplings. The secret? Finely chop the ingredients instead of grinding them. Most fillings include finely chopped Napa cabbage, which makes them light and airy. Always drain the filling well for the best texture—this keeps them juicy. And they hold their shape as they cook!

Short on time? Make soup with frozen dumplings! Use frozen potstickers or gyoza. Pan-fry or air-fry them before you add them to your soup. This gives you crispy, juicy dumplings. Want a quick gyoza dinner? Just fry and toss them in the broth, and you’re done! Try our dumpling soup recipe with frozen dumplings. It is perfect for busy nights when you need something fast and delicious.

Broth Basics

The traditional dumpling soup broth is clear and light. Use meat-based or vegetable broth, then season it with soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, and miso for a rich flavor.

Making broth for gyoza dumpling soup is super easy! We love using vegetable broth with miso as a base in our recipe. This way, our miso dumpling soup has a rich, umami broth with soft, juicy dumplings. So delicious! You can use homemade broth or vegetable stock for your dumpling soup recipe. Need a shortcut? Store-bought stock works great and saves time. For our simple dumpling soup broth, grab these easy-to-find Asian ingredients from your local grocery store:
✔ Miso
✔ Soy sauce
✔ Ginger
✔ Garlic
✔ Nori

That’s it! Simple, right?

Veggies

Traditional vegetables for dumpling soup include bok choy, Napa cabbage, and mushrooms. In Korea, they also add zucchini and Korean radish. You can steam, blanch, or even use raw veggies for extra freshness!

Steam your veggies for our dumpling soup to keep them fresh and crisp. Place a steamer over your pot of dumpling broth—this speeds things up! A bamboo steamer works best, but a sieve does the job too. Just make sure the broth doesn’t reach the veggies while they steam.

For our easy dumpling soup recipe, we chose green beans and bok choy—simple veggies you can find in any store.

Gyoza Soup: Quick & Easy Step-by-Step Recipe

How to make gyoza soup? It’s easy! We’ll make a rich, flavorful broth, steam veggies right over it, and pan-fry gyoza and tofu until crispy—all at the same time. 

Let’s start with the dumpling soup ingredients!

Here’s what you need:

For the broth:

• Garlic
• Ginger
• Miso paste
• Soy sauce
• Vegetable stock
• Chili pepper
• Nori

For steaming:

• Chopped green beans and bok choy
• A steamer works best, but if you don’t have one, a sieve that fits over your pot will do!

The main ingredient—gyoza! 

• We’re using frozen gyoza. You can also use potstickers.
• Also, cut smoked tofu into pieces, and we’ll fry them until crispy.

How to make dumpling soup with frozen dumplings?

Prepare the Broth

Let’s start with a simple dumpling broth recipe. It’s the perfect soup for dumplings, full of rich flavor!

Heat a pot with a bit of oil. Skip the olive oil and use a neutral vegetable oil instead. So it doesn’t overpower the Asian flavors. Add grated garlic, ginger, and chili—stir and sauté for 2 minutes on medium heat.

Next, add miso paste and soy sauce and mix well. Then pour in water and vegetable bouillon. Or just add your vegetable broth or stock. Stir and bring to a boil. Simmer for 2 minutes. Crumble in nori and let the broth simmer for 3 minutes—it’s done!

Steam the Veggies

We’re making a vegetable dumpling soup! Our choice? Greens, beans, and bok choy. Why? Because these veggies are easy to find.

Wash and chop the green beans and cut the bok choy. Place a steamer over the simmering broth. Add the green beans and steam for 5 minutes. Then, add the bok choy and steam for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Fry the Tofu & Gyoza

Cut the tofu into pieces. Use smoked tofu—it’s delicious after frying, and you don’t need extra spices. While the veggies steam, heat a pan and fry tofu on medium heat until crispy.

Now, let’s cook the frozen gyoza for our frozen dumpling soup! Today, we’re pan-frying them, but the air fryer works too! Want to see how? Check out our blog post and video on making gyoza in an air fryer or a pan!

So, how to make frozen soup dumplings?

• Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a bit of oil.
• Place frozen gyoza in the pan and fry until golden on one side—about 2-3 minutes.
• They’re not fully cooked inside yet! Pour in a little water, cover with a lid, and turn the heat to low. Let them steam for 5-7 minutes.
• Open the lid—your gyoza are ready!

Check out our blog post for all the tips on how to fry frozen dumplings in a pan.

 That’s it! The main ingredient for our frozen dumpling soup recipe is ready. The frozen gyoza are now crispy on the bottom, juicy inside, and perfect for the soup!

Time to Serve!

Now you can make a delicious gyoza soup recipe—let’s serve! After this, we bet you’ll always keep a pack of frozen gyoza in your freezer, ready for a quick and cozy soup with gyoza anytime.

Scoop broth, veggies, gyoza, and tofu into a bowl. Pour in extra broth and sprinkle with green onions. Always add gyoza to the soup right before eating—otherwise, they might get mushy. So, drop them in and enjoy right away!

That’s it! Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor—enjoy your easy gyoza soup!

How to Store

Who doesn’t love soup and dumplings? And the best part? You can store your dumpling soup easily!

✔ Broth: Make it in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. Keep it in an airtight container so other foods don’t absorb the garlic and ginger aroma.
✔ Dumplings & Veggies: Cook them fresh before serving! Dumplings in broth get mushy, and steamed veggies lose their texture. So, don’t keep them in the broth—add them just before serving.
✔ Frozen Dumplings for Soup: The easiest option! Keep a pack of frozen dumplings in your freezer, and your soup comes together in no time.

How to Freeze

Freeze the broth without vegetables and gyoza. Keep it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let it cool completely, then portion it into zip-lock bags or freezer-safe containers. Freeze in servings so you can thaw only what you need. Don’t refreeze the broth once you’ve thawed it.

For quick and easy dumplings for soup, always keep frozen dumplings on hand. But once you cook frozen gyoza, don’t freeze them again.

When you’re ready to enjoy your soup, heat the broth while you steam the veggies and fry the dumplings. Everything comes together fast!

How to Reheat

✔ How to Reheat Soup from the Fridge

To reheat gyoza soup from the fridge, bring the broth to a boil. At the same time, cook the frozen gyoza and steam the veggies. Place everything in a bowl and enjoy your quick dumpling soup!

✔ How to Reheat Frozen Soup

For frozen soup, there are two ways to thaw the broth:

• Refrigerator method: Place it in the fridge for 8-12 hours. Then, bring it to a boil, and you’re ready!
• Stovetop method: Pour 100g of water into a pot. Remove the broth from freezer bags, add it to the pot, and bring it to a boil.

We love dumpling soup with frozen dumplings! While the broth heats, fry the frozen gyoza in a pan or air fryer until crispy.

How to Prepare Frozen Dumplings for Soup

Can you put gyoza in soup? Not only can you—you should! The combination of flavorful broth, crispy steamed veggies, and fried gyoza is simply irresistible.

Of course, you can make homemade dumplings and add them to your soup. But we love frozen gyoza soup because it saves so much time. This easy dumpling soup is ready in just 20 minutes! That’s why it’s our go-to comfort food and one of our favorite recipes with frozen dumplings.

How to Cook Dumplings for Soup

There are different ways to prepare frozen dumplings for soup:

✔ Pan-fry before adding them to the broth for a crispy texture.
✔ Boil directly in the soup for a soft, juicy consistency.
✔ Air-fry for an extra crispy bite.

We have a blog post on how to air fry and pan-fry gyoza for frozen dumplings soup. Check it out for all the tricks to get the perfect taste! You can use the same method for frozen potsticker soup. Make them in a pan, the traditional way for potsticker soup. Or use an air fryer if you’re looking for a healthier option.

Keep soup dumplings frozen in your freezer for a quick, delicious meal whenever you’re craving something warm and comforting!

Ingredient Variations and Substitutions

How to make dumpling soup? It’s easy! Fry ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and miso for a flavorful soup base. Add vegetable stock and steam veggies over the broth. Fry tofu and dumplings. Looking for the best frozen soup dumplings? Use frozen gyoza or potstickers—they’re ready in just 10-15 minutes! Add everything to a bowl, and your simple dumpling soup is ready!

But this is just the base—you can customize it and create different gyoza soup recipes! Or make one that’s perfect for your taste and diet.

This dumpling soup recipe is super easy to adjust. Want to make it your own? Here are a few ideas:

• For a vegan or vegetarian dumpling soup, use vegetable broth as a base. Add miso paste, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and a sheet of nori for extra umami—just like in this recipe. Keep in mind miso paste can sometimes contain fish. When making vegetarian gyoza miso soup, check the miso paste ingredients. If it contains bonito flakes or dashi, it’s not vegetarian! Next, choose gyoza with a vegetable filling for a vegetarian version. For a vegan dumpling soup, make sure to use vegan dumplings. A simple and delicious vegan filling includes carrots, onions, spinach, Napa cabbage, and tofu.
• For a gluten-free soup with dumplings, use gluten-free gyoza. Also, some miso pastes are not gluten-free, so check the ingredients. Typically, soy sauce contains gluten, so replace it with tamari.

• For veggie gyoza soup, load up on more veggies! We are making dumpling soup with bok choy and green beans. If you’re using baby bok choy, there’s no need to chop it. It also has a milder taste and will work perfectly. Don’t like these veggies? No problem! You can swap in spinach for a healthier option, carrots or napa cabbage for a sweet-savory flavor, or asparagus for a slight crisp. The more veggies you add, the more delicious your vegetable gyoza soup becomes!
• For a heartier dumpling noodle soup recipe, add cooked Asian noodles! Try udon for a gyoza udon soup. Or go with ramen or rice noodles. They’ll make your soup more filling. Cook the noodles separately in hot water according to the package instructions. To save time, cook them while you fry the gyoza in a pan and make the broth. In just 20 minutes, you’ll have a delicious gyoza noodle soup ready! You can also make your own Asian potato noodles — check our blog post for the recipe. Add these noodles to your gyoza soup with noodles for an extra satisfying bowl, with chewy noodles and crispy dumplings!

Add ingredients you love and create a simple dumpling soup recipe that fits your taste perfectly.

How to Add More Flavor

This soup with dumplings recipe is easy to adjust! Want more special flavor? Here are a few ideas:

Add Spice to Your Soup
Traditional gyoza soup or dumpling soup, in general, isn’t very spicy. But you can easily kick up the heat. Add chili oil or chili flakes to the soup for some spice. In our recipe for dumpling soup, miso paste, ginger, and garlic also enhance the heat. So, just add more when you prepare the broth. For more spice, drizzle some chili crisp on top when serving. Or, if you’re a garlic lover, chili garlic sauce is a great option!

More Herbs
For a fresh flavor, sprinkle the soup with chopped green onion. You can also add cilantro for an extra herbal touch. Mint is perfect for a refreshing taste. Add the herbs directly to the bowl before serving the soup.

Crunchy and Oily
If you love a crunchy texture, sprinkle some crushed peanuts or toasted sesame seeds. Or drizzle toasted sesame oil for a nuttier taste!

How to Serve and What to Serve With Dumpling Soup

Soups with dumplings pair well with:

• Steamed rice – Add a bowl of steamed rice if you want a filling dinner.
• Pickled vegetables – Kimchi or pickled radishes work great if you like spicy.
• Light salad – For a healthier and lighter option, a fresh salad is perfect.
• Spring rolls – Extra crunchy and delicious with soup, especially when served with a dipping sauce!

Nutritional Information & Health Benefits

This dumpling soup is tasty and nutritious! It’s high in fiber from green beans and bok choy. With vegetarian dumplings, you get even more fiber and vitamins. Just choose a brand of frozen dumplings with good ingredients.

Also, we added tofu to our dumpling soup recipe. So you get plenty of plant-based protein.

Want more vitamins and fiber? Add extra veggies! For more protein, just add more tofu, edamame or spinach.

The miso paste in our miso gyoza soup is rich in probiotics—great for your gut! If you’re watching your salt intake, choose a low-sodium miso paste.

Enjoy a bowl that’s both comforting and good for you!

More Asian-Inspired Recipes You’ll Love

Love dumpling and noodle soup? Then you would love our lasagna soup! It’s vegetarian, easy to make, and you only need one pot to cook it. Cheesy with a rich tomato taste!

Want to add special noodles to your dumpling soup? Try potato noodles! They’re super easy, you only need three ingredients to make them, and they cook in just 1-2 minutes.

Pair your gyoza soup with a refreshing Asian noodle salad. The dressing is creamy and refreshing—you’ll love it! It’s vegan and packed with plant-based protein.

If you love Asian-style flavored vegetables, try our Brussels sprouts. Spiced with soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and rice vinegar, they have a delicious umami boost!For dessert, try our favorite matcha cake! It’s filled with soft, airy cream and delicious, earthy matcha crepes in between. Check out the recipe!