Description
This cozy Potsticker Soup is a comforting, Asian-inspired dish packed with savory broth, tender potstickers, and fresh veggies. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the perfect quick weeknight main course and can be customized to fit vegetarian or vegan diets by swapping your broth and dumplings. Garnished with fresh green onions and a hint of sesame, it delivers big flavor with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12–15 frozen potstickers (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables (Optional)
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup spinach or bok choy
For Serving & Flavor
- 2–3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili oil or red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: Heat the sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant and softened. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, soy sauce, and the optional rice vinegar. Bring everything to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 5–10 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Cook the Potstickers and Vegetables: Carefully drop the frozen potstickers into the simmering broth. Let them cook uncovered for 5–7 minutes, until tender and heated through. If using, add the mushrooms and spinach (or bok choy) for the last 2–3 minutes of cooking to allow them to soften and wilt.
- Season the Soup: Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and chili oil or red pepper flakes if you want a spicy kick. Once the flavors are balanced to your preference, take the pot off the heat.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls, making sure to include plenty of broth, dumplings, and veggies in each serving. Top with chopped green onions and, if desired, an extra drizzle of sesame oil for added aroma and richness.
Notes
- Add tamari or fish sauce for an even deeper, umami-rich flavor if you like.
- For extra heartiness, stir in chopped vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers, or a handful of cooked noodles.
- Make it fully vegan by using vegan potstickers and vegetable broth.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, but note the potstickers may soften—enjoy right after cooking for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
