Description
Chinese-inspired potsticker soup blends delicate dumplings with earthy mushrooms and tender bok choy. Savory broth and complex flavors create a comforting meal you’ll crave during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (1.4 L) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 pound (450g) frozen potstickers (vegetarian or meat-filled)
- 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced (shiitake or button)
- 2 heads baby bok choy, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Chili oil or Sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Base: Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Caramelize onions until translucent and soft, infusing the initial layer of flavor.
- Aromatic Infusion: Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring to release their intense fragrance and create a robust flavor foundation.
- Liquid Preparation: Pour broth into the pot, incorporating soy sauce and rice vinegar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, creating a flavorful broth.
- Mushroom Integration: Introduce sliced mushrooms, allowing them to soften and absorb the liquid’s complex flavors while gently simmering.
- Potsticker Immersion: Carefully add frozen potstickers to the simmering broth, ensuring complete submersion. Cook until heated through and tender.
- Green Element: Fold in chopped bok choy, letting the greens wilt slightly while maintaining their vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Final Seasoning: Adjust the soup’s flavor profile, fine-tuning with additional soy sauce or salt to achieve a balanced taste.
- Serving Finale: Ladle the soup into serving bowls, crowning with chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, and an optional drizzle of chili oil or Sriracha for an extra flavor kick.
Notes
- Manage Oil Temperature: Heat sesame oil gently to prevent burning and ensure smooth onion caramelization without bitter undertones.
- Control Herb Intensity: Brief sautéing of garlic and ginger releases maximum flavor without creating harsh, burnt notes that can overpower the soup.
- Handle Potstickers Carefully: Avoid overcooking frozen dumplings by monitoring cooking time closely; they should be tender but not disintegrate in the broth.
- Preserve Vegetable Texture: Add bok choy at the last moment to maintain its bright green color and crisp texture, preventing wilting and nutrient loss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg