Description
Cozy, simple, and ready in under 30 minutes — this potsticker soup brings hot dumplings and bright greens together in a clear, savory broth. It’s a low-effort dinner that tastes like you spent way more time on it than you did. Want something comforting tonight? This is your answer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (12 oz) pork or chicken potstickers/dumplings
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for topping)
- 2 cups baby spinach or chopped bok choy
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Prep: Measure and chop everything so the cooking goes fast.
- Sauté aromatics: Warm a tablespoon of neutral oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and grated ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant — about 30–60 seconds.
- Add broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring it up to a gentle boil.
- Cook dumplings: Carefully add the potstickers to the simmering broth. If they’re frozen, give them an extra 2–3 minutes; cook until the wrappers look tender and the filling is heated through.
- Wilt the greens: Toss in the spinach or bok choy and let it cook just long enough to wilt — roughly 2–3 minutes.
- Season: Stir in the soy sauce, taste, and adjust if needed. Turn off the heat and swirl in the sesame oil for a fragrant finish.
- Serve: Spoon into bowls and scatter sliced green onions on top. Enjoy hot.
Notes
- Quick tips
- Tip: Pan-fry the dumplings first if you want crispy edges, then add broth and finish cooking for best texture.
- Use low-sodium broth so you can control saltiness.
- Add a soft-boiled egg or mushrooms for extra heartiness.
- Storage
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat to avoid turning dumplings rubbery.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg