This Viral Trader Joe’s Soup Dumpling Hack Makes the Fastest Dinner Ever

There really is nothing like a piping hot bowl of soup on a chilly day. It’s warm, comforting, cozy—it’s all the things you want when it’s time to curl up on the couch. While canned tomato soup certainly hits the spot from time to time, sometimes we want something that feels homemade…without all the effort it takes to put a pot of soup together. Hence why this viral Trader Joe’s soup dumpling hack caught our attention.

Made with a few simple ingredients and thrown together in five minutes, this Trader Joe’s soup dumpling hack is killer for those moments you’re craving a bowl of soup without any effort.

Here’s how to make a delicious bowl of Trader Joe’s soup dumplings in under five minutes!

What is this Trader Joe’s hack?

This Trader Joe’s soup dumpling hack comes from TikTok creator Erinn O’Brien. This hack is so wildly popular, this isn’t even the first time she’s shared the recipe.

Here’s how she makes it:

@erinnobrienn MY VIRAL TRADER JOE’S ELEVATED CHICKEN SOUP DUMPLINGS HACK 🥟🍜🔥 This is my favorite way to eat Trader Joe’s Chicken Soup Dumplings and I’ve loved seeing you share it. It’s so delicious and done in under 5 minutes when you need a really quick meal. Doesn’t get easier than that! What you’ll need: Trader Joe’s Chicken/Pork & Ginger Soup Dumplings Chicken broth (I use @bonafideprovisions ) Soy sauce Green onions, sliced Roasted sesame seeds @flybyjing Chili Crisp A little bit of sesame oil (optional) Recipe Steps: 1. Place dumplings in a bowl and add chicken broth. Microwave for 2 minutes. 2. Add soy sauce, green onions, sesame oil, chili crisp, and roasted sesame seeds. Enjoy! #traderjoes #soupdumplings #traderjoessoupdumplings #foodhacks #traderjoesmeals #comfortfood #easyrecipes #viralhacks #traderjoesfinds #soupseason ♬ original sound – Erin O’Brien

To make this Trader Joe’s soup, all you really need is a microwave and a handful of tasty ingredients. Instead of heating up the soup dumplings like the package instructions recommend, O’Brien heats them up in chicken broth to give them that dumpling taste and texture we  enjoy. They go in the microwave for two minutes (that’s right, just two minutes) and then you simply stir in the ingredients you want, and dinner is served.

5-Minute Dinner with Trader Joe’s Soup Dumplings

O’Brien didn’t specify measurements while throwing this together, so you’ll have to do some estimating on how much broth and sauces you’ll need when putting your bowl of Trader Joe’s soup dumplings together. But we did write out a step-by-step process to make this magical soup dumpling hack happen!

Ingredients

• Trader Joe’s Chicken or Pork & Ginger Soup Dumplings
• Chicken broth
• Soy sauce
• Sesame oil
• Chili crisp
• Green onions, chopped
• Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1: Place the dumplings in a bowl with broth

Place your frozen dumplings in a large, microwave-safe bowl and pour chicken broth over the dumplings until covered. (You should have around 1 to 1-1/2 cups of broth in your bowl.)

Editor’s Tip: Working with shallow bowls would be best for a soup like this. We also recommend investing in soup spoons like this, which will make the dumplings easier to pick up and eat without getting broth all over your shirt!

Step 2: Microwave for 2 minutes

Place the bowl of frozen dumplings and broth in your microwave, then microwave on high for 2 minutes.

Step 3: Drizzle in your sauces

To give your soup dumplings an extra pop of flavor, drizzle in soy sauce (about 1 tablespoon), sesame oil (about 1/2 teaspoon) and chili crisp (about 1 spoonful, or more depending on how spicy you want it).

Step 4: Top with extras

Sprinkle the chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top, as much as your heart desires. Then dig in!

Trader Joe’s Dumpling Soup Tips

• Use a different broth: Don’t have chicken broth on hand? Play around with the different broths or stocks you have on hand, like a veggie broth or a beef broth. The broth is what gives those soup dumplings extra flavor, so keep that in mind when choosing the type of broth you use.
• Add extra veggies: Looking for a pop of color (and fiber) in your soup? Sprinkle in a handful of spinach before microwaving the soup. The spinach will cook slightly in the broth and will give your soup a little something hearty.
• Bring on the aromatics: Garlic and fresh ginger could also seriously elevate these soup dumplings, especially given they are already ingredients in Trader Joe’s soup dumplings themselves. Add in a dash of minced garlic and ginger into the broth before microwaving it to give the soup an extra burst of flavor.
• Try other sauces: While soy sauce and sesame oil are classics for this type of soup, feel free to get creative. Fish sauce could be another great addition to this soup, as well as rice vinegar or even a spicy peanut sauce.