Description
This Instant Pot Spicy Dumpling Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish that comes together quickly using fresh ingredients like mushrooms, wontons, and spinach, enhanced by a spicy chili oil base. Perfect for a hearty weeknight meal, it balances a spicy kick with savory broth and tender dumplings.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1/2 cup chili oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon minced or crushed ginger
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 6 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
- 1 (16-ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained (optional)
Main Ingredients
- 5-10 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
- 1–1 1/2 pounds wontons (store-bought or homemade)
- 8-10 ounces fresh spinach
Thickening Mixture
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Garnishes and Seasonings
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 bunch sliced scallions (divided)
- 2 tablespoons chili flakes (half black, half regular)
Instructions
- Sauté mushrooms and ginger: Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add 1/4 cup of chili oil. Once hot, add sliced mushrooms and minced ginger. Cook while stirring for about 3 minutes until mushrooms are slightly tender and fragrant.
- Deglaze the pot: Pour in the rice vinegar to deglaze the bottom of the pot, scraping up any browned bits to add flavor to the broth.
- Add broth and seasonings: Add the 6 cups of broth, soy sauce, white pepper, drained bamboo shoots (if using), and wontons. Stir gently to combine.
- Top with spinach: Layer the fresh spinach on top of the soup ingredients without stirring it in, allowing it to steam during pressure cooking.
- Pressure cook: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to pressure cook on high for 1 minute. Once the cooking cycle is done, perform a quick release to release the pressure immediately.
- Thicken the soup: Mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Set the Instant Pot back to sauté mode and slowly stir in the slurry. Cook for a few minutes until the soup thickens slightly.
- Finish and garnish: Stir in sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, extra soy sauce, sliced scallions, and chili flakes according to your taste. Serve hot for a spicy and comforting meal.
Notes
- If you prefer less spice, reduce the amount of chili oil and chili flakes used.
- Fresh or frozen wontons can be used; adjust cooking time slightly if using frozen.
- You can substitute bamboo shoots with water chestnuts or omit them for a simpler version.
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version; verify wonton filling is vegetarian if desired.
- Adjust soy sauce based on sodium preferences.
