Description
Hearty potsticker soup with mushrooms & bok choy blends Chinese culinary traditions with comforting winter warmth. Delicate dumplings float alongside earthy mushrooms, creating a satisfying meal that connects cultures through delicious broth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 8 – 10 frozen potstickers (pork, chicken, or veggie)
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Vegetables:
- 2 cups baby bok choy, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm sesame oil in a medium-high heat pot, infusing the kitchen with minced garlic and ginger aromas until they release their intense fragrance.
- Create a flavorful liquid base by introducing rich broth, umami-packed soy sauce, and tangy rice vinegar, bringing the mixture to a gentle, rolling simmer.
- Carefully drop mushrooms and frozen potstickers into the bubbling liquid, allowing them to cook for approximately 6 minutes until dumplings become perfectly tender and plump.
- Gently nestle chopped bok choy into the soup, letting the delicate greens wilt slightly for about 90 seconds while maintaining their vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Enhance the soup’s depth by seasoning with a delicate balance of salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and optional red chili flakes for a subtle kick of heat.
- Ladle the steaming soup into warm bowls, finishing with a sprinkle of thinly sliced green onions for a fresh, aromatic garnish that adds both color and bright flavor.
Notes
- Enhance flavor depth by using homemade stock instead of store-bought broth for richer taste profile.
- Prevent potstickers from sticking together by stirring gently and ensuring they’re not overcrowded in the pot.
- Customize dietary needs by selecting vegetarian potstickers or gluten-free alternatives to match specific restrictions.
- Elevate texture and nutrition by adding protein like shredded chicken or tofu for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg