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Homemade potsticker soup with dumplings, scallions, and sesame seeds in a rich golden broth.

Potsticker Soup

5 from 1 vote
A cozy Asian comfort soup made in just 30 minutes with frozen potstickers, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful sesame-ginger broth. This restaurant-quality potsticker soup is easy to customize and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 6 cups chicken broth - substitute vegetable or bone broth if preferred
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce - to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil - toasted preferred
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar - adds tang
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger - minced
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • 2 green onions - sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar - optional, balances saltiness
Potstickers & Vegetables
  • 20–24 frozen potstickers - pork, chicken, or vegetable
  • 2 cups bok choy - chopped
  • 1 cup napa cabbage - sliced
  • 8 oz mushrooms - sliced
  • 1 carrot - julienned
  • 2 cups baby spinach - fresh
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk - for creamy version
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce - for spice
  • 2 teaspoon fish sauce - for umami depth
  • 2 soft-boiled eggs - for garnish
  • ½ cup bean sprouts - optional topping
  • cilantro - garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot or Dutch oven (At least 6 quarts)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For chopping vegetables)
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Ladle (For serving)
  • 4 Soup bowls

Method
 

  1. Build the flavorful sesame-ginger broth with aromatics and simmer for depth.
  2. Add napa cabbage, mushrooms, and carrots; simmer until tender-crisp.
  3. Cook frozen potstickers directly in the simmering broth until plump.
  4. Add bok choy, spinach, and optional coconut milk; season to taste.
  5. Serve hot with garnishes like green onions, sesame oil, or soft-boiled egg.

Nutrition

Serving: 450gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 22gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2.8mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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