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Homemade potsticker soup with dumplings, scallions, and sesame seeds in a rich golden broth.

Potsticker Soup

A cozy Asian comfort soup made in just 30 minutes with frozen potstickers, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful sesame-ginger broth. This restaurant-quality potsticker soup is easy to customize and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Keyword: Creamy potsticker soup, Pioneer Woman potsticker soup, Potsticker Soup, Potsticker soup recipe easy, Potsticker soup Trader Joe's, Potsticker soup with bok choy, Potsticker soup with cabbage, Potsticker soup with coconut milk
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 380kcal
Cost: $11

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot or Dutch oven (At least 6 quarts)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For chopping vegetables)
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Ladle (For serving)
  • 4 Soup bowls

Ingredients

Soup Base

  • 6 cups chicken broth - substitute vegetable or bone broth if preferred
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce - to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil - toasted preferred
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar - adds tang
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger - minced
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • 2 green onions - sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar - optional, balances saltiness

Potstickers & Vegetables

  • 20–24 frozen potstickers - pork, chicken, or vegetable
  • 2 cups bok choy - chopped
  • 1 cup napa cabbage - sliced
  • 8 oz mushrooms - sliced
  • 1 carrot - julienned
  • 2 cups baby spinach - fresh

Optional Add-ins

  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk - for creamy version
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce - for spice
  • 2 teaspoon fish sauce - for umami depth
  • 2 soft-boiled eggs - for garnish
  • ½ cup bean sprouts - optional topping
  • cilantro - garnish

Instructions

  • Build the flavorful sesame-ginger broth with aromatics and simmer for depth.
  • Add napa cabbage, mushrooms, and carrots; simmer until tender-crisp.
  • Cook frozen potstickers directly in the simmering broth until plump.
  • Add bok choy, spinach, and optional coconut milk; season to taste.
  • Serve hot with garnishes like green onions, sesame oil, or soft-boiled egg.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 450g | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 1100mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3800IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2.8mg