Description
Chinese-inspired potsticker soup with mushrooms and bok choy delivers comfort in a bowl, blending traditional flavors with modern cooking techniques. Home cooks will savor this hearty meal that brings warmth and depth to winter dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 potstickers (pork, chicken, or vegetable), frozen
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups (480 ml) water
- 2 cups (160 g) baby bok choy, chopped
- 1 cup (85 g) mushrooms, sliced (shiitake or cremini)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm sesame oil in a spacious pot over medium heat, infusing the kitchen with aromatic garlic and ginger, sautéing for 60 seconds until their essence emerges.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms and sizzle for 3-4 minutes, allowing them to soften and release their earthy flavors.
- Stream in vegetable broth, water, and soy sauce, elevating the heat until the liquid reaches a gentle, rolling simmer.
- Carefully drop frozen potstickers into the bubbling broth, allowing them to cook for 5-6 minutes until they float and become plump.
- Fold chopped bok choy and sprinkle red pepper flakes into the soup, continuing to cook for 2 minutes until the greens wilt and become vibrant.
- Calibrate the seasoning with a delicate balance of salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Ladle the steaming soup into bowls, crowning each serving with a scattering of freshly sliced green onions for a crisp, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting red pepper flakes for those who love heat or prefer milder flavors.
- Choose low-sodium soy sauce to control salt intake, making the soup more diet-friendly for those watching sodium.
- Swap frozen potstickers with homemade or vegetarian dumplings to accommodate different dietary preferences and add a personal touch.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like spinach or kale for a more nutrient-dense soup experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg