Description
Silky potsticker soup invites comfort and warmth with delicate dumplings dancing in rich, fragrant broth. Chinese-inspired flavors meld seamlessly, promising a soul-satisfying experience you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16–20 ounces (454–567 grams) frozen potstickers
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) vegetable broth
- 8 ounces (227 grams) shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Vegetable Ingredients:
- 3 baby bok choy, leaves separated
- Freshly-ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat, sautéing shiitake mushrooms until they develop a rich, golden-brown color and release an intense fragrance.
- Introduce minced garlic and ginger to the pot, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes to unlock their aromatic essence and prevent burning.
- Pour vegetable broth and soy sauce into the pot, whisking to create a harmonious liquid base, then bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Gently lower frozen potstickers into the bubbling broth, accompanying them with half the sliced scallions and tender bok choy leaves. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, ensuring potstickers are completely heated through.
- Enhance the soup’s depth by drizzling toasted sesame oil, then calibrate the flavors with additional soy sauce and freshly ground black pepper to suit your palate.
- Transfer the steaming soup into serving bowls, crowning it with remaining scallions and optional garnishes like chili crisp or toasted sesame seeds for an extra layer of texture and complexity.
Notes
- Enhance Mushroom Flavor Toast shiitake mushrooms in dry pan before sautéing to intensify their earthy, umami profile and develop deeper caramelization.
- Vegetarian Adaptation Use plant-based potstickers and mushroom broth to create a completely vegetarian-friendly version without compromising rich taste.
- Quick Cooking Technique Avoid overcooking potstickers by adding them at the end, ensuring they remain tender and maintain their delicate wrapper texture.
- Customize Heat Level Personalize soup’s spiciness by incorporating different chili crisp styles or adding fresh chili flakes for varied heat intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg