Description
Potsticker Soup is a cozy, flavorful bowl that blends pan-fried dumplings with a savory, fragrant broth, crisp vegetables, and quick noodles. This Potsticker Soup recipe delivers rich umami, a hint of ginger and garlic, sesame oil, and a touch of rice vinegar in under 25-30 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights, it uses pantry staples and affordable ingredients, yielding a comforting, nourishing, restaurant-like meal at home, easily customized with greens, heat levels, and toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 12–14 vegetarian potstickers
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
- 1 cup thin noodles or rice noodles (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Chili paste or red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat; add garlic and ginger, sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in mushrooms and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and water; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add soy sauce (or tamari) and rice vinegar; taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Carefully add the potstickers; simmer until they are heated through and cooked, about 6–8 minutes.
- Stir in greens and noodles (if using) and cook until greens wilt and noodles are tender, 2–4 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning, divide into bowls, and garnish with green onions; add chili paste if you like heat.
Notes
- Vegetarian-friendly: use vegetable broth and vegetarian potstickers.
- For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos and gluten-free potstickers.
- Frozen dumplings: add 2–3 minutes to cooking time.
- Leftovers refrigerate 2–3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Customize with extra greens, mushrooms, or heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (2 cups)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Potsticker Soup, potstickers, dumplings, soup, 25-minute meal, weeknight dinner, cozy dinner, quick dinner, Asian-inspired soup, vegetarian soup