Name: Comforting Potsticker Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 12–15 frozen potstickers (store-bought or homemade); 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth); 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tsp grated ginger; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup baby spinach or bok choy (optional); ½ cup sliced mushrooms (optional); 1 tbsp rice vinegar (optional, for serving); Salt and pepper, to taste; 2–3 chopped green onions (for serving); 1 tsp chili oil or red pepper flakes (optional, for an extra kick)

Description

This comforting potsticker soup is perfect for chilly evenings, filled with tender dumplings and savory broth.

Ingredients

Scale

12–15 frozen potstickers (store-bought or homemade)
4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tsp grated ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup baby spinach or bok choy (optional)
½ cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
1 tbsp rice vinegar (optional, for serving)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2–3 chopped green onions (for serving)
1 tsp chili oil or red pepper flakes (optional, for an extra kick)

Instructions

Begin by heating the sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. This oil imparts a nutty flavor that enriches the soup. Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about a minute until they become fragrant.
Next, pour in the broth of your choice—vegetable broth keeps it vegetarian, while chicken broth adds a meaty depth. Add the soy sauce and rice vinegar as well, stirring everything together and allowing it to simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
Carefully add the frozen potstickers to the simmering broth. Allow the potstickers to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are fully heated through. In the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking, stir in your choice of optional vegetables, like sliced mushrooms or baby spinach.
Taste your soup, and season it with salt and pepper according to your preference. If you’re in the mood for something a little spicy, now is the perfect moment to drizzle in some chili oil or sprinkle red pepper flakes.
Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring to get plenty of potstickers and veggies in each serving. Top with chopped green onions for a fresh touch, and drizzle with additional sesame oil if desired. Enjoy your delicious, homemade potsticker soup!

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can sauté the vegetables before adding them to the broth. If using frozen potstickers, check the cooking time on the package to ensure they are cooked thoroughly.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner

Nutrition

Calories: Approximately 250 per serving
Sodium: Varies depending on the broth and soy sauce used
Protein: 10-15 grams (depends on added protein)