Description
A comforting potsticker soup featuring savory broth, frozen dumplings, and fresh greens, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 12–16 frozen potstickers (any filling: pork, chicken, shrimp, or vegetarian)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated or thinly sliced
- 2 cups fresh greens (bok choy, baby spinach, or napa cabbage)
- 2 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced
- Soy sauce to taste
- Sesame oil (optional; 1/2 teaspoon for finishing)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour the broth into a large pot and warm it over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.
- Gently add the frozen potstickers to the simmering broth and cook according to package directions (usually 6–8 minutes).
- Once the dumplings are cooked, stir in the fresh greens and let them wilt for about 1–2 minutes.
- Season the soup with soy sauce, sesame oil if using, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with sliced green onions.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth and tofu potstickers. To add more protein, consider topping with a soft-poached egg or extra cooked shrimp.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian