Description
Silky Asian-inspired potsticker soup combines delicate dumplings and rich broth for a comforting culinary journey. Savory flavors and tender ingredients create a heartwarming meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Potsticker Soup Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 12–15 potstickers (frozen or fresh)
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken or vegetable broth
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) piece ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) carrots, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) peas or baby spinach
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Seasonings and Optional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, warm a drizzle of oil over medium heat, introducing minced garlic and freshly grated ginger. Allow aromatics to release their fragrance for approximately 60 seconds.
- Stream chicken or vegetable broth into the pot, incorporating soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Allow liquid to develop flavors by simmering gently for 5 minutes.
- Carefully introduce frozen or fresh potstickers directly into the simmering broth. Maintain gentle heat, permitting dumplings to cook thoroughly—roughly 5-7 minutes for frozen variants, 3-4 minutes for fresh ones.
- Incorporate sliced carrots, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant peas or spinach into the bubbling liquid. Continue cooking until vegetables reach a tender consistency, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Using a ladle, distribute the aromatic soup into serving bowls, ensuring each portion contains a harmonious blend of plump dumplings, rich broth, and colorful vegetables.
- Enhance the presentation by sprinkling chopped green onions across the surface and optionally drizzling additional sesame oil for an extra layer of depth and complexity.
Notes
- Choose low-sodium broth to control salt intake and create a lighter version of the soup.
- Swap traditional pork potstickers with vegetarian or plant-based dumplings for a meat-free alternative.
- Enhance flavor by adding a small splash of chili oil or sriracha for those who enjoy a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg