Easy Asian Dumpling Potsticker Soup Recipe
This Easy Asian Dumpling Potsticker Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring a savory broth infused with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, tender mushrooms, vibrant greens, and cooked dumplings. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for quick dinners or cozy lunches, delivering a nourishing and satisfying meal that highlights the best of Asian-inspired flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced (shiitake or cremini)
- 3 cups baby bok choy or spinach, chopped
- 12–16 frozen potstickers or dumplings (vegetable or chicken)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat the sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 1–2 minutes until fragrant to create a flavorful base for the broth.
- Build the Broth: Pour in the vegetable broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili garlic sauce if using. Stir the mixture and bring it to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes allowing flavors to meld.
- Add the Mushrooms and Greens: Add sliced mushrooms to the simmering broth and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender. Then stir in chopped baby bok choy or spinach and continue simmering for 2–3 minutes until the greens are wilted and vibrant.
- Cook the Potstickers: Gently add frozen potstickers to the hot broth and simmer for 5–7 minutes, or according to package instructions, until dumplings are cooked through and tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Finish and Garnish: Turn off the heat once potstickers are done. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, freshly ground black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Homemade dumplings can be used; boil them directly in the broth until fully cooked (6–8 minutes).
- Shiitake and cremini mushrooms add deep, earthy flavor; button or oyster mushrooms are good alternatives.
- Adjust spiciness with chili garlic sauce or red pepper flakes to taste.
- Make the soup gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) and gluten-free dumplings.
- Handle dumplings gently and cook in simmering broth to prevent them from falling apart.
- Add cooked shredded chicken or cubed tofu with greens for extra protein.
- Optional: Add thin rice noodles or soba noodles with dumplings or separately for a more filling soup.
- Chicken broth can replace vegetable broth for richer flavor if not keeping the soup vegetarian.
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