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Potsticker Soup

Potsticker Soup is a comforting, hearty dish that combines the savory flavors of potstickers with a rich, flavorful broth. Packed with vegetables and aromatic seasonings, this soup is a quick and easy way to enjoy the taste of potstickers in a warm, cozy bowl.
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Equipment

  • - Large soup pot or Dutch oven
  • - Cutting board
  • - Chef’s knife
  • - Wooden spoon or ladle
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 tablespoon sesame oil or vegetable oil
  • - 2 garlic cloves minced
  • - 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • - 1 medium onion diced
  • - 1 medium carrot peeled and sliced
  • - 1 red bell pepper diced
  • - 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • - 2 cups water
  • - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • - 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce optional, for heat
  • - 1 10-12 oz package frozen potstickers or dumplings
  • - 2 cups baby spinach or bok choy chopped
  • - 2 green onions sliced for garnish
  • - Sesame seeds for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • **Sauté Aromatics:**
  • - Heat sesame oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and diced onion. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.
  • **Add Vegetables:**
  • - Add the sliced carrot and diced bell pepper. Cook for another 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
  • **Prepare the Broth:**
  • - Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and water. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili garlic sauce if using. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  • **Cook the Potstickers:**
  • - Add the frozen potstickers to the simmering broth. Cook according to the package instructions, usually 5–7 minutes, until they are heated through and tender.
  • **Add Greens:**
  • - Stir in the baby spinach or bok choy during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Allow the greens to wilt in the hot broth.
  • **Serve:**
  • - Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!