Description
Potsticker Soup is a warm and comforting dish featuring tender potstickers simmered in a flavorful broth infused with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Enhanced with fresh vegetables like mushrooms and spinach, and garnished with green onions and sesame oil, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for a cozy meal in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional, for added tanginess)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili oil or red pepper flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)
Potstickers and Vegetables
- 12–15 frozen potstickers (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- ½ cup spinach or bok choy, chopped (optional)
Garnish
- 2–3 green onions, chopped
- Extra drizzle of sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: Heat the sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant to build a flavorful base.
- Simmer the Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. Stir in soy sauce and rice vinegar if using, then let the broth simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes to deepen the flavors.
- Add Potstickers: Place the frozen potstickers into the simmering broth. Cook them for 5 to 7 minutes until they are thoroughly heated and tender.
- Incorporate Vegetables: Add mushrooms and spinach or bok choy during the last few minutes of cooking to allow them to soften without overcooking.
- Season the Soup: Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed with salt, pepper, and chili oil or red pepper flakes if you desire some heat. Remove the pot from heat once everything is cooked.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls ensuring a good mix of broth, potstickers, and vegetables in each. Garnish with chopped green onions and, if you like, an extra drizzle of sesame oil for aroma and flavor.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and ensure potstickers are vegetable-based.
- If you prefer a spicier soup, increase the amount of chili oil or red pepper flakes or serve on the side.
- Fresh vegetables like bok choy add a nice crunch but can be substituted with spinach or kale based on availability.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; potstickers may soften more upon reheating.
- Adding rice vinegar is optional but provides a pleasant tanginess that brightens the flavor.
