Easy Egg Mandu Soup: Korean Dumplings Soup with Egg (Mandu Guk)

Mandu soup is a classic Korean dumplings soup that becomes even more comforting with egg. This dumplings egg soup recipe was my mom’s go-to breakfast, and I’ll show you how to make it in just 5 minutes.

What is Mandu Soup (Korean Dumplings Soup)?

Egg Mandu Soup vs Regular Egg Soup Recipe

Egg Mandu Soup is a Korean soup made by adding dumplings to the classic egg drop soup. The broth remains light and clean, just like a regular egg soup, but the dumplings add extra umami, texture, and protein, turning it into a satisfying home-style meal. This simple addition makes it more flavorful and filling than traditional egg soup.

Why Koreans Love Mandu Soup?

Frozen dumplings are a staple in most Korean households because they are quick and versatile. They can be steamed, boiled, or fried for a snack or side dish. Mandu Soup is a beloved Korean dish because it can be made in just 5 minutes using basic ingredients like dumplings, eggs, and green onions. The result is a comforting, flavorful soup that is much heartier than regular egg soup, which is why it remains a favorite among Koreans.

Best Dumplings for Mandu Soup

Frozen Dumplings vs Fresh Dumplings

Frozen dumplings are ideal because they keep their shape when boiled. Fresh dumplings may tear in the broth, making it cloudy. Choosing good-quality frozen dumplings helps create a flavorful soup.

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Recommended Brand (Bibigo Dumplings)

Bibigo gyoza is popular in Korea and internationally for their convenience and consistent quality. Both round steamed dumplings and half-moon shapes work well in this soup. They cook quickly and are widely available in most supermarkets.

Egg Dumplings Soup Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• Frozen dumplings: Use frozen dumplings so the wrappers don’t fall apart while boiling.

• Eggs: Lightly beaten.
• Green onion & garlic: Essential ingredients in almost every Korean soup.
• Guk soy sauce & fish sauce: Add flavor and seasoning. If it’s still not salty enough, you can add a little salt to taste. For me, the soy sauce and fish sauce alone were enough.
• Seafood stock cube: You can make broth with dried anchovies, dried shrimp, and kelp, but I used a seafood stock cube for convenience.

Optional Add-ins (tteok, tofu, seaweed)

Here are some extra ingredients you can add to the egg dumplings soup to make it even tastier.

• Tteok (rice cakes): Korean rice cake and dumpling soup are good combo! Adding sliced rice cakes turns this into a hearty egg and dumplings soup. It’s filling enough to be enjoyed as a full meal without rice. Rice cake soup with dumplings is also very authentic Korean soup!
• Seasoned seaweed: Crush some roasted seasoned seaweed on top before serving. Its salty, savory flavor blends beautifully into the broth.
• Tofu: Cut tofu into small cubes and add them to the mandu soup. It boosts protein and makes the dumplings soup a wholesome, nutritious Korean meal.

How to Make Mandu Soup (Mandu Guk): Step-by-Step Recipe

Simple 5-Minute Method

1. In a pot, bring water to a boil and add the seafood stock cube, guk soy sauce, and fish sauce.
2. Add green onion and minced garlic.
3. Add frozen dumplings when the broth starts boiling.
4. When the dumpling wrappers turn translucent, pour in the beaten egg. Wait 10 seconds, then gently stir the mandu soup so the broth doesn’t turn cloudy.

Pro Tips for Clear Broth

• Gently stir for 10 seconds after adding the eggs to keep the broth clear.
• Avoid overcooking dumplings to maintain texture.
• Use soy sauce mainly for flavor, and adjust the salt separately to control the saltiness. Avoid using too much soy sauce, as it can darken the broth.

Vegan Dumplings Soup Recipe

• Broth: Replace the seafood stock with vegetable broth.
• Fish sauce: Swap it out for guk soy sauce. Alternatively, you can use Korean beef-flavored Dasida (sold in Europe, and it’s vegan) — add 1 tsp to boost umami.
• Dumplings: Use vegan dumplings instead. I tried Bibigo’s vegan bulgogi dumplings, and they were really delicious.

Other Korean Dishes with Mandu

Not sure what to do with leftover dumplings? Here are some delicious Korean recipes you can make with mandu.

• Mandu Jeongol: A spicy hot pot made with dumplings, napa cabbage, mushrooms, and other vegetables. Unlike guk (soup), jeongol is cooked and enjoyed in a wide pot right at the table. The cabbage seeps into the broth, making it rich and flavorful—it’s incredibly tasty.

• Yangnyeom Mandu: You probably know Korean fried chicken with that sweet and spicy yangnyeom sauce, right? Try coating fried dumplings in the same sauce. It’s insanely good. In Seoul, there’s even a restaurant that’s always packed just because of this dish—but with this recipe, you can make it at home.

• Bibim Mandu Salad: On hot summer days when you lose your appetite, make a Korean-style coleslaw salad by mixing cabbage with a sweet and spicy seasoning sauce. Serve it with fried dumplings, and you’ll get the perfect mix of crunch, dumplings, and that flavorful sauce. It’s refreshing and delicious.

FAQs about Mandu Soup with Egg

Kitchen Guide for Mandoo Soup

• bibigo dumpling: US
• Korean Soup Soy Sauce: US l UK
• Korean Fish Sauce: US l UK

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