Recipe
Lazy Dumpling Soup Noodles
A comforting noodle soup with tender, dumpling-style pork nuggets cooked directly in a savory chicken broth with vegetables and rice noodles.
Method
Form the Dumplings
- 01Add the ground pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, chopped green onions, and white pepper to a mixing bowl and mix gently until just combined.
- 02Portion the pork into small nuggets about the size of a quarter and set aside.
Start the Broth
- 03Add the chicken stock, water, soy sauce, smashed garlic, and ginger to a pot.
- 04Bring the broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Cook the Dumplings
- 05Add the pork dumplings to the simmering broth and let them cook undisturbed for 1–2 minutes.
- 06Gently stir and continue simmering until the dumplings are fully cooked and tender.
Add the Vegetables
- 07Add the carrots and napa cabbage to the pot.
- 08Simmer for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
Cook the Noodles
- 09Add the rice noodles directly to the broth.
- 10Cook until the noodles are tender, adding more water if needed.
Finish with Greens
- 11Add the bok choy to the pot and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted.
Serve
- 12Ladle the soup into bowls.
- 13Finish with sliced scallions and chili oil if using.
Chef's note
- Keep the dumplings small so they cook quickly and stay tender.
- Mix the pork gently to avoid a dense texture.
- Cooking the noodles directly in the broth lets them absorb more flavor.
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