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Served bowl of comfort tofu and cabbage dumplings with garnishes
Nancy McCarthy

Comfort Tofu and Cabbage Dumplings in Broth – Cozy Vegan Classic

Comfort tofu and cabbage dumplings in broth are a cozy, plant-based dish featuring handmade wrappers, savory tofu-cabbage filling, and a miso-ginger broth that soothes and satisfies.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Dumplings, Soup
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion, Vegan
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 🥟 For the Dumpling Filling
  • 1 block 14 oz firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
  • 2 cups finely chopped Napa cabbage
  • 2 green onions finely sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
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  • 🫓 For the Dumpling Wrappers optional
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup hot water
  • Pinch of salt
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  • 🍲 For the Broth
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 green onion sliced
  • Chili flakes or chili oil optional

Method
 

  1. 1. Wrap tofu in a towel, press for 15–20 minutes.
  2. 2. Sprinkle salt on chopped cabbage. Let sit 10 min, then squeeze out water.
  3. 3. Mix tofu, cabbage, green onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl.
  4. 4. Mix flour, salt, hot water for dough. Knead 8–10 min. Rest 30 min.
  5. 5. Divide dough into small balls, roll each to a 3" wrapper.
  6. 6. Fill each wrapper with 1 tbsp filling. Wet edge, fold and seal dumplings.
  7. 7. In a pot, simmer broth ingredients gently (except miso).
  8. 8. Add dumplings. Cook 5–6 min until tender and floating.
  9. 9. Turn off heat, stir in miso paste.
  10. 10. Serve dumplings with broth, top with scallions and chili oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl (5 dumplings + 1 cup broth)Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 11gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 580mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

For faster prep, use store-bought vegan wrappers.
Freeze assembled uncooked dumplings for meal prep.
Add shiitake or kombu for a deeper umami broth.
Always simmer gently — boiling can break dumplings.

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