Description
Potsticker Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender dumplings simmered in a savory broth infused with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, complemented by fresh vegetables like mushrooms and spinach. This easy-to-make soup warms you up with every bite and is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1 tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar (optional)
- 1/2 tsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha (optional, for a spicy kick)
Main Ingredients
- 12–15 frozen potstickers or dumplings
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing them until fragrant, about 1 minute, to release their flavors into the oil.
- Prepare the Broth: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth along with soy sauce and rice vinegar if using. Stir to combine the seasonings evenly throughout the broth.
- Spice It Up: Add chili garlic sauce or sriracha if you prefer a spicy kick. Bring the broth mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Cook Potstickers: Add the frozen potstickers directly into the simmering broth. Let them cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are tender and heated through.
- Add Mushrooms: Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 2 minutes to soften them without losing their texture.
- Finish with Greens: Add the baby spinach or bok choy and cook just until wilted, preserving their bright color and fresh taste.
- Season and Garnish: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with thinly sliced green onions.
- Serve: Serve the potsticker soup hot and enjoy its comforting, savory flavors.
Notes
- You can substitute potstickers with any type of frozen dumplings available.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and vegetable-based dumplings.
- Adjust the spiciness by altering the amount of chili garlic sauce or sriracha.
- Adding fresh herbs like cilantro or a squeeze of lime can brighten the flavor.
- This soup is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: potsticker soup, dumpling soup, easy Asian soup, quick dinner, comfort food, chicken broth soup, vegetable broth soup
