Pork and Bok Choy Dumpling Soup
A comforting, hydrating bowl of homemade pork dumplings and tender baby bok choy simmered in a rich bone broth.
Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min
Makes
4 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Evening comfort
Head toward bedtime properly fed
A satisfying evening meal can make the night feel simpler. Notice whether the portion and timing fit comfortably into your sleep routine.
Notice: timing + overnight comfort
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Large pot
Time saver
Make Ahead: Freeze uncooked dumplings on a parchment-lined tray until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. You can boil them directly from frozen by adding 2 extra minutes to the cook time.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the ground pork
- 01
Combine the ground pork
In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork, the white parts of the green onions, half of the minced ginger, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, a drizzle of toasted sesame oil, and a pinch of salt and white pepper. Mix well until the filling binds together.
Look for: the filling binds together
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Lay a dumpling wrapper flat and place…
Lay a dumpling wrapper flat and place about 1 teaspoon of the pork filling in the center. Lightly wet the edges of the wrapper with water, fold it in half to create a half-moon, and press firmly to seal. Repeat until all 24 dumplings are formed.
Look for: all 24 dumplings are formed
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Bring the chicken bone broth
In a large pot, bring the chicken bone broth, the remaining ginger, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
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Carefully drop the dumplings into the simmering…
Carefully drop the dumplings into the simmering broth. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until they float to the surface and the pork is cooked through.
Look for: they float to the surface and the pork is cooked through
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Stir in the baby bok choy and…
Stir in the baby bok choy and simmer for 2 more minutes until the greens are tender and vibrant. Taste the broth and adjust with a pinch of salt if needed.
Look for: the greens are tender and vibrant
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Ladle the dumplings
Ladle the dumplings, broth, and bok choy into wide bowls. Garnish with the green parts of the sliced onions and a few drops of sesame oil.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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