Description
This savory Asian Potsticker Soup features a rich, flavorful broth infused with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, complemented by fresh vegetables and tender frozen potstickers. Perfect for a comforting meal, this soup is both nutritious and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
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Sauce and Broth
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Vegetables
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups bok choy, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Others
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 20 frozen potstickers (chicken, pork, or vegetable)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until translucent.
- Add Garlic and Ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Simmer Broth: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season Broth: Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar, stirring to combine the flavors in the broth.
- Add Vegetables: Add the sliced mushrooms, chopped bok choy, julienned carrots, and snap peas to the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but still vibrant in color.
- Cook Potstickers: Gently add the frozen potstickers to the soup and let them cook for about 6-8 minutes, or until they are heated through and floating to the top.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Serve the soup hot, garnished with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- You can use either chicken or vegetable broth depending on your dietary preference.
- Frozen potstickers can be swapped with fresh ones if available, adjusting cook time accordingly.
- Add other vegetables like baby corn or water chestnuts for extra crunch and flavor.
- For a spicier version, add sliced chili peppers or a dash of chili oil.
- This soup can be doubled easily for larger servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Asian potsticker soup, potsticker soup recipe, vegetable potsticker soup, chicken potsticker soup, easy Asian soup, comforting soup recipe
