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20-Min Manduguk — Korean Pork Dumpling Soup

Silky clear broth, tender pork dumplings, and a bright soy-sesame finish. This weeknight version skips the homemade wrapper and uses store-bought gyoza — still hits all the comfort notes in under 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
280
Protein
16g
20-Min Manduguk — Korean Pork Dumpling Soup
comfortwholesomekoreanporktendersilkySoupweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat, ~5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add frozen dumplings and ginger to the boiling broth; stir gently once.

  3. Step 3

    Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until dumplings float and the broth turns silky, ~8 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil; taste and adjust salt and pepper.

  5. Step 5

    Pour into bowls and top with sliced scallions. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • spoon
  • bowls

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