Steamed Vegetable Soup Dumplings

From the moment they were introduced, our Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings and Steamed Pork & Ginger Soup Dumplings became instant sensations among our customers. Inspired by the winsome dim sum tradition of Chinese xiao long bao, these aromatic and savory, soup-filled dumplings are such a darling, in fact, that we’ve received countless requests to make a vegan version, as well. After trying a few variations, our tasting panel found that a mix of jackfruit, carrot, cabbage, spinach, and ginger for the filling, along with a hearty, aromatic broth (made with vegan-friendly agar-agar, rather than gelatin) made for a truly captivating combination—and thus, Trader Joe’s Steamed Vegetable Soup Dumplings were born!

Just like our Pork and Chicken variations, our Steamed Vegetable Soup Dumplings can be made in a matter of minutes in the microwave or steamer on your stovetop. Also like their predecessors, once heated through, the soup inside of them does become quite hot—we recommend serving them in a deep spoon, carefully puncturing the top of the side of the dumpling with your teeth or some chopsticks, then letting the soup seep into the spoon to cool down until it’s ready to slurp. We also heartily recommend enjoying them with a bit of Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce and Crunchy Chili Onion for an even more satisfying Soup Dumpling experience.