Description
Potsticker Soup is a warm, comforting Asian-inspired dish featuring tender pork or chicken potstickers simmered in a flavorful broth with fresh vegetables. Easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners, this soup combines savory soy sauce, tangy rice vinegar, and aromatic garlic and ginger, creating a deliciously balanced meal that’s both satisfying and light.
Ingredients
Scale
Broth and Flavorings
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Vegetables
- 2 cups Napa cabbage, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
Main Protein
- 12 frozen or fresh pork or chicken potstickers
Thickening and Garnish
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the broth: In a large pot, heat the chicken or vegetable broth over medium heat. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add the vegetables: Stir in the chopped Napa cabbage, sliced mushrooms, and green onions. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly but remain vibrant.
- Cook the potstickers: Carefully add the frozen or fresh potstickers to the simmering broth. Cook according to the package instructions—typically 6 to 8 minutes for frozen potstickers, or 3 to 4 minutes for fresh—until they are heated through and fully cooked.
- Thicken the soup (optional): If you prefer a thicker broth, stir in the cornstarch slurry made by mixing 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Simmer the soup for an additional 1–2 minutes until it slightly thickens.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls, then garnish with sesame seeds and additional sliced green onions if desired. Serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a splash of sriracha or chili oil to the soup.
- You can add other vegetables such as bok choy, carrots, or snap peas for extra texture and flavor.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce and gluten-free potstickers for a gluten-free version.
- Pescatarian option is available if you use seafood or vegetable potstickers instead of pork or chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
