Description
Comforting Chinese-inspired brothy potsticker soup brings warmth and depth to your dinner table. Rich broth cradles delicate dumplings, inviting you to savor each spoonful of this soul-satisfying culinary journey.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 12 to 16 frozen potstickers
Broth & Seasonings:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) chili paste
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger
Vegetables & Garnish:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) bok choy or spinach
- 1 carrot
- 2 green onions
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) oil
Instructions
- Sear frozen potstickers in a skillet over medium-high heat with oil until golden and crispy, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a separate plate.
- Create aromatic broth by heating sesame oil in a large pot over medium temperature. Infuse with minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour chicken or vegetable broth into the pot, incorporating soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and chili paste. Allow mixture to gently simmer for 5-7 minutes, developing rich flavor profiles.
- Introduce chopped bok choy and julienned carrots into the simmering liquid. Cook vegetables until tender, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully nestle previously seared potstickers into the hot broth, allowing them to warm through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Distribute soup into serving bowls, ensuring even distribution of vegetables and potstickers. Garnish with freshly chopped green onions for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, offering a comforting and flavorful dining experience.
Notes
- Optimize browning by using a non-stick skillet with enough space between potstickers to ensure crispy edges without steaming.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili paste quantity or selecting mild/spicy varieties for different taste preferences.
- Consider gluten-free modifications by using tamari instead of soy sauce and choosing gluten-free potsticker wrappers.
- Enhance protein content by adding soft tofu cubes or shredded rotisserie chicken during the vegetable simmering stage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg