# Korean Dumpling Soup

> Mandoo guk (만두국)

By David Kim for Nosh with David. Full page: https://noshwithdavid.com/recipes/korean-dumpling-soup/

- Cuisine: Korean
- Course: Main Dish
- Time: prep 15 min, cook 1 hr, total 1 hr 15 min
- Serves: 4

## Ingredients

### For the Broth

- 8 cups anchovy stock or beef broth
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp soup soy sauce
- salt

### For the Soup

- 20-24 Korean dumplings (fresh or frozen)
- 2 egg(s) (beaten)
- 2 green onion(s) (chopped)
- 1 sheet(s) roasted seaweed (nori) (cut into strips)
- ½ tbsp sesame oil
- jalapeno pepper(s)

### Optional Garnish

- green onion(s)
- sesame seeds
- korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- Extra nori strips

## Instructions

1. Prepare the broth: In a large pot, bring the stock to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and season with soup soy sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
2. Cook the dumplings: Carefully add the dumplings to the simmering broth, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the dumplings float to the surface, indicating they're done. Gently stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
3. Add the egg ribbons: Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the soup in a thin, steady stream while gently stirring the broth to create delicate egg ribbons throughout the soup.
4. Finish the soup: Add the chopped green onions and simmer for another minute. Remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
5. Garnish and serve: Ladle the hot soup into individual bowls, ensuring each serving has plenty of dumplings. Top with torn nori strips and any additional green onions. Serve immediately while piping hot.

## Notes

#### Recipe Tips

- Use good quality dumplings

- Keep broth clear

- Don't overcook dumplings

- Add eggs slowly

- Season gradually

- Serve hot

#### Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

- Kimchi

- Extra black pepper

- Korean hot sauce

- Rice (optional)

- Additional banchan

- Extra nori

#### Variations

- Beef-based broth

- Rice cake addition

- Spicy version

- Different dumpling fillings

- Add vegetables

- Seafood version

#### Storage

- Best eaten fresh

- Store broth separately

- Dumplings keep 2-3 days

- Don't freeze assembled soup

- Reheat gently

- Add fresh garnishes when serving

## Nutrition per serving

- Calories: 575
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated fat: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1718 mg