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.
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Before you start
Your 40-minute game plan
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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
From Your Pantry
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Next: In a medium bowl
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In a medium bowl
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.
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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.
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In a large pot
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.
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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.
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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.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Make Ahead
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.
Storage
Storage: To avoid soggy dumplings, only boil as many as you plan to eat immediately. Keep leftover broth and raw dumplings stored separately in the fridge.
Broth Benefits
Broth Benefits: Chicken bone broth provides significantly more protein and collagen than standard broth, making it a highly supportive swap for joint and gut health.
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