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A close-up view of the finished Easy Potsticker Soup served in a rustic brown bowl, loaded with dumplings, carrots, greens, and garnished with chili flakes and scallions

Easy Potsticker Soup Family Favorite Weeknight Dinner

This Easy Potsticker Soup is a cozy 25-minute dinner made with frozen potstickers, fresh vegetables, and a ginger-infused broth. A comforting and family-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keyword: dumpling soup recipe, easy potsticker soup, frozen potsticker soup, potsticker soup, quick weeknight soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot or Dutch oven Make sure it is large enough for broth and dumplings to simmer comfortably.
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Sharp knife
  • 1 Ladle

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or toasted sesame oil for extra flavor.
  • 4 cloves garlic minced.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger minced.
  • 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms sliced.
  • 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth.
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 package 20 to 24 oz frozen potstickers chicken, pork, or vegetable.
  • 1 cup carrots thinly sliced or julienned.
  • 2 cups napa cabbage chopped.
  • 3 cups bok choy chopped.
  • 4 stalks green onions sliced, for garnish.

Instructions

  • Add the bok choy during the last 2 minutes of cooking, just until wilted and bright green.
  • Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the carrots and napa cabbage. Simmer for about 3 minutes until just tender.
  • Carefully add the frozen potstickers to the pot. Cook according to package directions, usually 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the bok choy during the last 2 minutes of cooking, just until wilted and bright green.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and top with green onions. Enjoy warm!

Notes

  • For a creamy potsticker soup, stir in 1 cup coconut milk at the end.
  • Swap bok choy for spinach if that’s what you have on hand.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • If freezing, freeze the broth only and add fresh potstickers when reheating.
  • This soup is perfect for teaching kids confidence in the kitchen, simple steps, big reward.

Nutrition

Serving: 400g | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2500IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg