Description
A quick and cozy potsticker soup made with frozen dumplings, broth, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Ready in under 20 minutes, this comfort food classic is perfect for weeknight dinners or chilly nights.
Ingredients
12–15 frozen potstickers (store-bought or homemade)
4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tsp grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
2–3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
½ cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
½ cup spinach or bok choy (optional)
1 tbsp rice vinegar (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp chili oil or red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
Instructions
Heat sesame oil in a large pot. Add ginger and garlic, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken or vegetable broth. Add soy sauce and rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
Drop in frozen potstickers and cook 8–10 minutes, until they float.
Add mushrooms and spinach (if using). Simmer another 2 minutes.
Season with salt, pepper, and chili oil to taste.
Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Add miso paste for extra depth of flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: ~28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: potsticker soup, dumpling soup, cozy soup recipe, easy Asian soup