Description
A bold and comforting Korean-inspired noodle soup, this Kimchi Noodle Soup with Dumplings brings together spicy kimchi, hearty dumplings, and chewy noodles in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup kimchi, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 200g noodles (ramen or udon)
- 1 cup dumplings (your choice, store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste, optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Chop the kimchi, slice the green onions, and mince the garlic and ginger.
2. In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil over medium heat.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, letting them cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the chopped kimchi to the pot, allowing it to simmer for 5-7 minutes.
5. Gently add your dumplings into the soup, cooking them according to the package instructions, usually 5-6 minutes.
6. Toss the noodles into the broth and allow them to cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until tender.
7. Mix in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and gochujang (if using). Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Stir in the sliced green onions just before serving for a fresh touch.
9. Let the soup simmer for a couple more minutes for all flavors to meld together.
10. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
These simple steps will yield a comforting bowl of Kimchi Noodle Soup with Dumplings that you and your loved ones will treasure!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 12g