Description
Comforting potsticker soup with delicate dumplings in deeply savory broth, swirled with vibrant greens and tinged with warming ginger and garlic. Ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili oil or red pepper flakes (optional)
- 16–20 frozen potstickers (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- ½ cup spinach or bok choy (optional)
- 3 green onions, chopped (about ¼ cup)
- Drizzle of sesame oil for serving
Instructions
1. Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
2. Pour in chicken or vegetable broth, soy sauce, and optional rice vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook for 7 minutes to allow flavors to blend deeply.
3. Add frozen potstickers directly to the simmering broth. Let cook for 6–7 minutes until fully heated through and tender. Stir gently to prevent sticking.
4. If using mushrooms or spinach/bok choy, add them during the last 2–3 minutes of cooking.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and chili oil or red pepper flakes if desired.
6. Remove pot from heat once everything is cooked through.
7. Ladle soup into bowls, ensuring an even mix of potstickers and vegetables.
8. Top with chopped green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil right before serving.
Notes
Don’t boil potstickers too hard or they may fall apart. Keep the broth at a gentle simmer.
Frozen potstickers can be added directly to the pot—no need to thaw.
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and veggie-filled potstickers.
Add cooked rice noodles or udon for a more filling option.
Reheated potstickers may lose their delicate texture—best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (4–5 potstickers)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 890
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 15