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Chili‑Oil Dumpling Soup

Recipe by Sam Jones on InstagramAdded 11 November 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A comforting vegan dumpling soup brimming with silky broth, earthy mushrooms, and a punch of chili‑oil heat. The quick‑sautéed aromatics and garlic give the broth depth, while the orange dumplings add a satisfying bite. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a warming lunch.

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Method

  1. Spread oil in a pan and add the dumplings.

  2. Steam the dumplings with stock as indicated by the on‑screen text.

  3. Add aromatics (minced white ingredients) to the pan and sauté them in the hot oil.

  4. Add minced garlic and continue sautéing until fragrant.

  5. Add sliced mushrooms to the broth and let the soup simmer.

  6. Add the dumplings to the broth with the mushrooms.

  7. Stir in a dark chili paste or fermented bean paste for flavor.

  8. Allow the soup to simmer gently, then serve.

Tips while you cook

Sauté aromatics before garlic
Add the minced aromatics to the hot oil first, then add garlic after they begin to soften.
Add mushrooms before dumplings
Place sliced mushrooms in the broth and let it simmer before introducing the dumplings.
Stir chili paste after dumplings
Mix the dark chili paste or fermented bean paste into the soup after the dumplings are added.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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