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Kimchi Noodle Soup with Dumplings

Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Flavor-packed kimchi noodle soup with dumplings—spicy, hearty, and ready in 20 minutes. A must-try Asian comfort dish!

Ingredients

Soup Base:

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • ¾ cup vegan kimchi check out my homemade kimchi recipe
  • 3½ cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 3 dried shiitake mushrooms or fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce or to taste
  • 1 tbsp miso paste
  • 1 tsp gochujang adjust based on desired heat
  • Salt to taste

Noodle Soup:

  • 1 dry instant ramen noodle cake or noodles of choice
  • Handful of enoki mushrooms or other mushrooms, optional
  • Bok choy or other greens
  • 5 frozen vegan dumplings feel free to add more!

To Serve:

  • Toasted sesame seeds and black sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onions
  • Extra vegan kimchi

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Mushrooms

  • If you’re using dried shiitake mushrooms, soak them overnight or place them in a bowl of boiling water, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Slice into ½-inch thick pieces. Save the soaking liquid—it’s pure umami gold and can be added to the soup base.

Step 2: Build the Flavor

  • Heat a medium pot over medium heat.
  • Add sesame oil and sauté the vegan kimchi for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth (or water + mushroom soaking liquid).
  • Add garlic, mushrooms, soy sauce, miso paste, gochujang, and salt to taste.
  • Cover and let it come to a boil (about 5 minutes).

Step 3: Add Dumplings & Veggies

  • Once the soup is boiling, add enoki mushrooms (if using), bok choy, and frozen dumplings.
  • Let them cook until the dumplings float and the greens are tender. This usually takes just a few minutes.
  • Remove the veggies and dumplings from the pot once cooked to prevent overcooking. Set aside in your serving bowl.

Step 4: Cook the Noodles

  • Add your ramen or noodles of choice to the boiling soup. Cook for 2-3 minutes less than package instructions to keep them pleasantly chewy.
  • Once ready, turn off the heat.

Step 5: Assemble & Serve

  • Transfer the noodles and soup into your serving bowl with the veggies and dumplings.
  • Top with sesame seeds, green onions, and extra kimchi if desired.
  • Serve hot and enjoy immediately!