Description
Hearty potsticker soup mingles Chinese culinary traditions with comfort food elegance. Silky dumplings swim alongside earthy mushrooms and tender bok choy, inviting you to savor each spoonful of warmth and depth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 to 16 frozen potstickers (chicken or vegetable)
- 8 cups (2 liters) chicken or vegetable broth
- 8 ounces (225 grams) mushrooms, sliced (shiitake, cremini, or button)
- 2 heads baby bok choy, chopped
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or sriracha
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot and heat vegetable and sesame oils over medium temperature, creating a fragrant base for the soup.
- Introduce minced garlic and grated ginger to the oils, sautéing for approximately 1-2 minutes until their aromatic essence permeates the kitchen.
- Gradually pour chicken or vegetable broth into the pot, incorporating soy sauce, rice vinegar, and optional chili garlic sauce for complex flavor layers.
- Elevate the liquid to a gentle boiling point, establishing a robust soup foundation.
- Integrate sliced mushrooms into the simmering broth, allowing them to soften and release their earthy essence for 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate chopped bok choy, stirring gently and letting the greens wilt and absorb the soup’s rich flavors for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully introduce frozen potstickers directly into the bubbling mixture, submerging them completely.
- Reduce heat and simmer dumplings according to package recommendations, typically 5-7 minutes, ensuring they are thoroughly heated and tender.
- Transfer the soup into serving bowls, distributing mushrooms, bok choy, and potstickers evenly.
- Garnish with freshly sliced green onions and optional cilantro, creating a vibrant and inviting presentation.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, savoring the harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by toasting sesame oil briefly before adding garlic and ginger to release deeper, nuttier undertones.
- Swap frozen potstickers with homemade or store-bought vegetarian dumplings for dietary flexibility.
- Choose low-sodium broth to control salt levels and accommodate health-conscious preferences.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili garlic sauce quantity or using alternative spicy condiments like sriracha or gochujang.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg