Potsticker Soup

Oh, my dears, there are few things in this world as comforting as a steaming bowl of soup, are there? This easy Potsticker Soup recipe is like a warm, savory hug on a chilly evening.

It’s the perfect answer to that nagging question, “What’s for dinner?” when you need something quick, nourishing, and utterly delicious. Let me tell you, it has become a firm favorite in my house, a little ritual that reminds me of sharing dumplings with my grandmother, but with a wonderfully simple twist.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 12 frozen chicken or vegetable potstickers
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Estimated Prep & Cook Time for Potsticker Soup

This quick Potsticker Soup comes together in a flash, making it ideal for a busy weeknight.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. This first step builds the most wonderful flavor base for your chicken potsticker soup.

Step 2: Build the Broth

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. The rich broth is truly the heart and soul of this Asian dumpling soup.

Step 3: Cook the Vegetables

Add the shredded carrots and sliced mushrooms, and simmer for 5 minutes. This allows the vegetables to soften just enough while still retaining a lovely bit of texture.

Step 4: Add the Potstickers

Carefully add the frozen potstickers to the simmering broth. There’s no need to thaw them first, making this dumpling soup recipe so wonderfully simple.

Step 5: Simmer the Dumplings

Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the potstickers are heated through and float to the top. This is the best way to cook potstickers for soup, ensuring they are perfectly tender.

Step 6: Finish with Greens & Flavor

Stir in the baby spinach, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Cook for 1 more minute until the spinach wilts. The sesame oil adds that final, magical note of authenticity.

Step 7: Serve and Garnish

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions. And just like that, your homemade Potsticker Soup is ready to warm your soul.

Pro Tips & Tasty Tweaks

Every good recipe has room for a little personal flair, don’t you think? Here are my favorite ways to make this Potsticker Soup uniquely yours.

• Flavor Swap: For a deeper flavor, use a combination of chicken broth and a splash of mirin or rice vinegar.
• Diet Tweak: Easily make this vegetarian by using vegetable broth and plant-based potstickers.
• Prep Fix: To keep potstickers from getting soggy, avoid overcooking them. They are done as soon as they float!
• Storage Tip: This soup is best enjoyed immediately, but you can store leftovers for a day. The dumplings will soften, but the flavor is still divine.