This cozy potsticker soup recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and is easy to customize with your favorite dumplings and veggies.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: 30 minute, budget friendly, kid friendly
Servings: 4to 6 servings
Author: Ali
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oildivided
8ouncesshiitake mushroomsthinly sliced
2tablespoonsgrated or minced fresh ginger
4clovesgarlicpressed or minced
6cupsvegetable broth
2tablespoonssoy sauce
16 to 20ouncesfrozen potstickers
5scallionsthinly sliced and divided
3baby bok choyends trimmed off and leaves separated
2teaspoonstoasted sesame oil
freshly-ground black pepper
optional toppings: chili crisptoasted sesame seeds, furikake seasoning, fried garlic
Instructions
Sauté. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté, stirring occasionally, until browned. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1-2 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
Simmer. Add the vegetable broth and soy sauce and stir to combine. Continue heating until the broth reaches a boil. Add the frozen potstickers, half of the scallions, bok choy and stir to combine. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the potstickers are cooked. Stir in the sesame oil and a few twists of freshly-ground black pepper. Taste and season with additional soy sauce or black pepper if needed.
Serve. Serve immediately, generously garnished with the remaining scallions and any extra toppings that sound good.