Potsticker Soup Recipe
A comforting and flavorful Potsticker Soup featuring tender dumplings in a savory ginger-garlic broth, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. This recipe combines the ease of frozen potstickers with fresh vegetables and aromatic seasonings for a warm, delicious soup that’s easy to customize for vegetarian diets or added spice.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Ingredients
- 12–15 frozen potstickers (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth (for vegetarian option)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 1/2 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)
- Prepare the Broth: Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, releasing their aromatic flavors into the oil.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring it to a gentle simmer, creating the base for your soup.
- Add Potstickers and Vegetables: Carefully add the frozen potstickers into the simmering broth. Cook them according to package instructions, usually about 5-7 minutes. If you’re using mushrooms, spinach, or bok choy, add these during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking so they stay fresh and tender.
- Season the Soup: Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar (if using), and salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning by tasting the broth to ensure it’s balanced and flavorful.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot soup into bowls, garnish with chopped green onions, and for an optional spicy kick, drizzle chili oil or sprinkle red pepper flakes on top before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and ensure potstickers are vegetarian-friendly.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and ginger to suit your taste preference for stronger or milder flavors.
- The veggies like mushrooms and spinach/bok choy are optional but add nutrition and color to the soup.
- Chili oil or red pepper flakes add a spicy element but can be omitted for a milder soup.
- Cooking potstickers directly in the broth saves time and infuses the soup with their flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: potsticker soup, dumpling soup, easy Asian soup, potstickers, vegetarian soup, ginger garlic broth