Name: Gyoza Soup (Japanese Dumpling Soup) Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 5 vegetable gyozas; 2 spring onions, thinly sliced; ½ – 1 bulb pack choi, sliced into chunks; 20 g ginger, finely grated; 1 clove garlic, minced; ½ courgette, spiralised; 500 ml vegetable stock; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp chilli oil; Salt & pepper to taste

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Introduction

This comforting Gyoza Soup is a delicious Japanese dumpling soup that’s perfect for a quick, flavorful meal. Packed with vegetable gyozas, fresh greens, and a spicy broth, it’s both light and satisfying.

A close-up of a white bowl filled with a clear brown broth, containing light tan dumplings with soft folded edges at the bottom and side, long thin greenish-white zucchini noodles scattered throughout, and small chopped light green bok choy pieces mixed evenly above the broth. Tiny bits of red chili flakes and sesame seeds float on the surface, with some fresh green leafy herbs resting on top. The dish sits on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

5 vegetable gyozas (£3.50 for 20)
2 spring onions, thinly sliced (£0.40)
½ – 1 bulb pak choi, sliced into chunks (£1.00)
20 g ginger, finely grated (£0.50)
1 clove garlic, minced (£0.23)
½ courgette, spiralised (£1.00)
500 ml vegetable stock
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp chilli oil
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the chilli oil in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add half of the sliced spring onion (the white part) and season with salt. Fry for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
Step 2: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan, frying for about one minute to release their aromas.
Step 3: Add the vegetable gyozas, pak choi, spiralised courgette, vegetable stock, and soy sauce to the saucepan. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Step 4: Cover with a lid and let the soup simmer gently for around 7 minutes until the gyozas are cooked through and the greens are tender.
Step 5: Serve the soup hot, garnished with the remaining sliced spring onion and a sprinkle of chilli flakes for extra heat if desired. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For a richer flavor, add a splash of toasted sesame oil before serving.
Swap vegetable gyozas for meat or shrimp varieties if you prefer.
Add mushrooms or spinach for extra vegetables and texture.
Adjust the amount of chilli oil to control the spice level.

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat to prevent the gyozas from breaking apart. Avoid freezing, as the texture of the gyozas may change.

How to Serve

A close-up view of a white bowl filled with clear brown broth with floating green onion slices, leafy greens, and yellow noodles, topped with soft, folded dumplings that have slightly translucent skins with a touch of red chili flakes. A woman's hand holding wooden chopsticks lifts one dumpling above the bowl, showing its smooth, silky texture. The background is a white marbled surface, and the lighting highlights the steam and freshness of the dish. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen gyozas for this soup?

Yes, frozen gyozas work well. Just add a few extra minutes to the simmering time to ensure they are fully cooked.

How can I make this soup vegetarian?

This recipe is already vegetarian using vegetable gyozas and stock, but always double-check that your stock and gyozas contain no animal products for a fully vegetarian meal.