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Comforting Potsticker Soup

A warm, cozy, and flavorful potsticker soup made with tender dumplings, aromatic broth, fresh vegetables, and simple seasonings. Ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for quick comfort meals.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms optional
  • 1 cup bok choy or cabbage chopped
  • 1 package frozen potstickers chicken, pork, veggie, or shrimp
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chili crisp or red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add carrots, mushrooms, and bok choy. Cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly tender.
  5. Add frozen potstickers directly to the soup. Simmer for 6–8 minutes until fully cooked.
  6. Stir in the peas and green onions during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  7. Taste and season with salt, pepper, or chili crisp if desired.
  8. Serve hot and garnish with extra scallions or sesame seeds.

Notes

• Use any potsticker flavor you like: chicken, pork, veggie, or shrimp.
• Add noodles for a heartier soup.
• For a creamy version, add 1/2 cup coconut milk.
• Chili crisp or sriracha adds lovely heat.
• Add spinach or kale in the last minute for more nutrients.