Description
Chinese-inspired potsticker soup melds crispy dumplings with a savory broth, creating a comforting meal that blends textures and flavors. Home cooks can easily craft this warming dish with simple ingredients and minimal preparation time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16–20 ounces (454–567 grams) frozen potstickers
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) vegetable broth
- 8 ounces (226 grams) shiitake mushrooms, sliced thin
- 3 baby bok choy, trimmed and separated
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) sesame oil
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish and Cooking Base:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil, divided
- 5 scallions, sliced thin
Instructions
- Sizzle mushrooms in hot oil over medium-high heat until golden and caramelized, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot, stirring vigorously to release aromatic flavors without burning, about 30-45 seconds.
- Pour chicken broth and soy sauce into the pot, allowing liquid to reach a robust rolling boil.
- Gently slide frozen potstickers into the bubbling broth, accompanied by chopped bok choy, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until dumplings are thoroughly heated and vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Elevate the soup’s complexity by drizzling sesame oil and sprinkling freshly cracked black pepper, then taste and calibrate seasoning as needed, garnishing with remaining scallions for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Enhance Mushroom Flavor Sear mushrooms in a hot pan to develop deep, caramelized edges that boost the soup’s umami profile.
- Prevent Soggy Dumplings Add frozen potstickers directly from the freezer to maintain their texture and prevent them from becoming mushy during cooking.
- Customize Dietary Needs Swap traditional potstickers with vegetarian or gluten-free options to accommodate different dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Boost Nutrition Increase vegetable content by adding extra bok choy, spinach, or other leafy greens to make the soup more nutrient-dense and colorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg