Easy Dumpling Soup

Amber Rowlen's answer to a busy weeknight when nobody's making a real meal. Frozen dumplings, a carton of broth, and a handful of things off the shelf. Under ten minutes and endlessly customizable.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups Asian-style broth (Trader Joe's Miso-Ginger works great)
• 8 to 10 frozen dumplings
• Dash of soy sauce
• Dash of black vinegar
• 1 teaspoon chili oil
• ½ teaspoon umami seasoning
• Furikake seasoning, to taste
• Hot sauce, to taste
• ½ tablespoon fried garlic
• Chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat the broth. Pour the broth into a saucepan and begin heating over medium to high heat.
2. Add the dumplings. Add the frozen dumplings so they warm through as the broth heats.
3. Season. Bring to a low simmer and add the soy sauce, black vinegar, and umami seasoning.
4. Transfer. After 4 to 5 minutes of a simmer, turn off the heat and transfer to a large bowl.
5. Finish. Add the chili oil, furikake, hot sauce, and fried garlic. Lime juice to taste if you like.
6. Garnish. Top with cilantro.

Recipe Notes

• From Amber: this is an easy and comforting, and low calorie, meal I enjoy on nights when everyone is busy and I'm not making a large meal. Easy to customize and add things you enjoy. Noodles are a great addition if you want more carbs.