Instant Pot Spicy Dumpling Soup

Name: Instant Pot Spicy Dumpling Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 11 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chili oil, divided (see Jeff's Tips); 5-10 ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms (you can also use up to 1 pound of sliced white or baby bella mushrooms. See Jeff’s Tips if you don’t do mushrooms); 1 tablespoon ginger, minced or crushed (I use Squeeze Ginger); 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 6 cups vegetable broth (see Jeff's Tips); 1/4 cup soy sauce (I use low-sodium), tamari or coconut aminos; 1 teaspoon white pepper (optional); 1 (16-ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained (optional); 1 - 1 1/2 pounds frozen wontons, dumplings (or "potstickers") with fillings your choice (you can find these in the frozen section at most markets, Asian markets or Costco - I like to use a mini size but any size will do. See Jeff's Tips); 8-10 ounces baby spinach; 3 tablespoons cornstarch + 3 tablespoons cold water (See Jeff's Tips); 1/3 cup chili garlic sauce OR sriracha (both are usually in the same section of your market); 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 bunch scallions, sliced and divided; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (I used half black and half regular)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1min

If you're a lover of spicy (perhaps fiery) Asian dishes and soups alike, you've just met your new best friend. When my partner Richard and I were visiting my friend Drew in Vancouver in 2019, he took us to this amazing dumpling house that's since closed. They had the most AMAZING spicy dumpling soup there and I still talk about it. Perfect for those chilly months, this soup also clears up your sinuses! Now, this is definitely a spicier soup BUT in Jeff's Tips, I specify how to cut down on it or omit it completely (as well as a few other key tips you'll want to pay attention to).

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:30:06 GMT