Description
This Potsticker Soup is the ultimate cozy comfort food — steamy, savory, and full of flavor. Tender dumplings simmer in a fragrant broth with ginger, garlic, and fresh veggies, making it the perfect soup to warm your soul on chilly nights.
Ingredients
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp chili oil or sriracha (optional)
12–15 frozen potstickers or gyoza (pork, chicken, or veggie)
1 cup shredded carrots
2 cups baby spinach or bok choy
2 green onions, sliced
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Pour in the broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil. Bring to a gentle boil.
3. Add frozen potstickers directly to the simmering broth.
4. Reduce heat and cook for 8–10 minutes, or until potstickers are heated through and tender.
5. Stir in shredded carrots and spinach, cooking for 2–3 minutes until just wilted.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce if needed.
7. Ladle soup into bowls, top with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot.
Notes
Use vegetable broth and veggie potstickers for a vegetarian version.
Add mushrooms or snap peas for extra texture and flavor.
For a heartier meal, stir in a beaten egg to create delicate egg ribbons.
This soup is ready in under 20 minutes — perfect for weeknights or lazy weekends!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: potsticker soup, dumpling soup, asian comfort food, quick soup recipe, easy weeknight dinner, ginger garlic broth