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Potsticker Soup

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large soup pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Ladle
  • small skillet optional

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 bag frozen potstickers about 12 to 16 dumplings
  • 2 cups shredded carrots or matchstick carrots
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: chili oil sriracha, lime wedges, cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Start by heating the sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, then stir in the garlic and ginger until fragrant.
  • Pour in the broth and soy sauce and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  • Carefully drop in the frozen potstickers and reduce the heat to a simmer. Let them cook for about eight minutes, or until they float and are fully heated through.
  • Add the shredded carrots and spinach, stirring just until the vegetables soften.
  • Finish the soup by topping it with green onions and adjusting the seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

Tips for Making the Best Potsticker Soup

If you want more texture, brown the potstickers in a small skillet before adding them to the soup. It adds a crispy edge and extra flavor. Use a high-quality broth because it truly makes a difference in a soup this simple. Fresh ginger also boosts the depth of flavor, but ground ginger works fine if that’s what you have. Finally, avoid overcooking the potstickers. If they sit in simmering broth for too long, they can fall apart, so add them toward the end and watch closely.

Variations and Substitutions

For a heartier soup, swap in a spicy broth like chili garlic broth or miso broth. Add mushrooms, bok choy, or snap peas for extra veggies. Use gluten-free potstickers and tamari to make the recipe gluten-free. If you enjoy heat, stir in sriracha or chili crisp. For a richer soup, whisk in a spoonful of miso paste or add a splash of coconut milk. Chicken potstickers, vegetable potstickers, or shrimp potstickers all work well, so use