Prawn Dumpling Miso Soup Recipe – Ginger Prawn Wontons in Savoury Dashi Broth

Prawn Dumpling Miso Soup Recipe

This prawn dumpling miso soup recipe combines delicate homemade prawn wontons with a deeply savoury miso and dashi broth, creating a warming and comforting dish perfect for any season. Featured on Fish the Dish with host Spencer Watts, this recipe layers fresh seafood, ginger, and umami-rich broth with tender dumplings for a restaurant-quality soup made easily at home.

The Inspiration

Inspired by classic Japanese dumpling soups and street-style wonton broths, this dish brings together the comfort of homemade dumplings with the depth of traditional miso soup. Spencer Watts elevates the experience by incorporating fresh prawns blended with ginger and chives, creating a fragrant and light filling that pairs beautifully with the rich, umami-packed broth.

The addition of dashi provides a foundational seafood depth, while miso paste adds complexity and warmth. Butter is stirred in at the end to give the broth a silky finish, rounding out the flavours in a way that feels both traditional and modern. The result is a comforting bowl of soup that balances freshness, richness, and aromatic depth in every spoonful.

Ingredients

Dumplings

• 1 lb Peeled and deveined medium prawn, washed and dried
• 3 Tbsp Chives
• 4 Tbsp Chopped fresh ginger
• Kosher salt
• ¹⁄₄  tsp (1 ml) Sesame oil
• 24-30 Wonton wrappers

Miso Soup

• 4 cups (945 ml) Water
• 2 tsp (10 ml) Dashi granules
• 3 Tbsp (45 ml) Miso paste
• 3 Tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp Mirin
• 12 Enoki mushrooms, sliced thinly
• 2 Green onions, sliced thinly
• 2 Tbsp Butter

Methods

• Place prawns in a food processor with chives, ginger, and kosher salt, and blitz until it is pulpy.  Do not over mix.   Scoop the mixture into a bowl. Add sesame oil and stir.
• With a small spoon, place about ½ oz of mixture into each wonton wrapper.
• Moisten edge of wonton wrapper and fold over into desired shape.
• Cover wontons with plastic wrap and a damp towel until ready to use.
• In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine dashi granules and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and whisk in the miso paste. Add soy sauce and mirin. Place the prawn wontons into the soup to simmer for 3 minutes.  Add mushrooms, green onions, and butter. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes before serving. Top with sesame oil as desired.

Serving Suggestions

This prawn dumpling miso soup recipe is perfect as a light lunch, starter course, or comforting dinner when you want something warm and nourishing without heaviness. Serve it in deep bowls so the dumplings sit fully submerged in the fragrant broth, ensuring every bite is infused with miso, ginger, and seafood flavour.

For a more complete meal, pair this soup with steamed rice, seaweed salad, or lightly grilled vegetables. It also works beautifully as part of a Japanese-inspired dinner menu alongside sushi, tempura, or grilled fish. A cup of green tea, sake, or a light white wine complements the umami-rich broth and delicate prawn filling perfectly.

Final Thoughts

This prawn dumpling miso soup recipe is a perfect balance of comfort, freshness, and umami depth, combining handmade dumplings with a warming miso broth that feels both nourishing and elegant. The ginger and chive-infused prawns add brightness, while the dashi and miso create a rich, savoury foundation that ties everything together.

Spencer Watts demonstrates how simple ingredients can be transformed into a deeply satisfying bowl of soup using straightforward techniques and thoughtful layering of flavour. Whether you’re cooking for comfort or impressing guests, this dish delivers warmth, complexity, and restaurant-quality results in every spoonful.