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Potsticker Soup: Quick Comfort in a Bowl

Easy Potsticker Soup Recipe - Ready in 30 Minutes.
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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

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  • 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 (small bubbles breaking the surface, not a rolling boil) 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 firm but tender when pressed gently with a spoon. Gently stir once or twice to prevent sticking, but avoid aggressive stirring.
  4. If using mushrooms or spinach/bok choy, add them during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking so they stay bright and don’t overcook.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and chili oil or red pepper flakes if you prefer heat. Remove pot from heat once everything is cooked through.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls, making sure each serving gets an even mix of potstickers and vegetables. 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 for best results.
  • Frozen potstickers need no thawing. Add them directly from freezer to pot.
  • For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and veggie-filled potstickers.
  • Add cooked rice noodles or udon for a heartier meal.
  • Nutrition values will vary based on potsticker brand and filling type. Values shown are estimates using pork potstickers.
  • Reheated potstickers won’t have the same delicate texture as freshly cooked ones.

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