Description
Warm up with this easy Homemade Potsticker Soup, a comforting and flavorful meal combining tender potstickers, rich broth, and fresh vegetables. Ready in under 30 minutes, this adaptable Asian-inspired soup offers a perfect balance of textures and tastes—ideal for chilly days or anytime you crave a cozy bowl of satisfying goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Potstickers
- 12–16 potstickers (store-bought or homemade, such as pork, shrimp, tofu, or vegetarian)
Vegetables & Garnishes
- 1 cup baby spinach or Napa cabbage, roughly chopped
- 3–4 green onions, chopped
- Optional: chili flakes or sriracha to taste
- Optional: sesame seeds and thinly sliced fresh chili peppers for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: Heat chicken or vegetable broth in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, allowing the flavors to infuse as the broth gently simmers.
- Cook the Potstickers: Add the potstickers directly into the simmering broth. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until they float to the surface and are tender throughout, absorbing some broth flavor.
- Add Vegetables and Seasoning: Stir in baby spinach or Napa cabbage. Add soy sauce and drizzle sesame oil into the pot, letting the greens wilt for 1-2 minutes in the hot broth.
- Final Touches and Serve: Turn off the heat and add chopped green onions. Stir gently to combine all flavors. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with optional chili flakes, sesame seeds, or fresh chili slices if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor.
- Cook potstickers in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Simmer broth gently to keep it clear and prevent potstickers from breaking.
- Adjust soy sauce and salt gradually to maintain balanced seasoning.
- Add greens last to preserve color and texture.
- Store leftover soup and potstickers separately to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: potsticker soup, homemade soup, Asian soup, easy soup recipe, gluten-free soup, comforting soup, quick dinner
