Description
Steamy potsticker soup with mushrooms & bok choy delivers comforting Asian-inspired flavors in one delightful bowl. Delicate dumplings float alongside earthy mushrooms and crisp bok choy, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) frozen potstickers (vegetarian or meat-filled)
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 8 ounces (225g) mushrooms, sliced (shiitake or button)
- 2 heads baby bok choy, chopped
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Garnish and Optional Toppings:
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Chili oil or Sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Initiate the flavor foundation by warming sesame oil in a spacious pot over medium heat. Gently caramelize onions until they transform into a translucent, soft landscape, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and ginger, allowing their aromatic essence to permeate the pot for roughly 30-45 seconds, releasing their vibrant fragrance.
- Stream chicken or vegetable broth into the pot, complementing with soy sauce and rice vinegar. Elevate the liquid to a gentle, rolling simmer.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms into the bubbling broth, allowing them to soften and absorb the surrounding flavors for 4-5 minutes.
- Delicately nestle frozen potstickers into the simmering liquid, ensuring they are fully submerged. Allow them to cook until they become tender and thoroughly heated, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Introduce chopped bok choy, stirring gently to integrate the leafy greens. Let them wilt slightly while maintaining their vibrant emerald color, roughly 2 minutes.
- Calibrate the soup’s flavor profile, adjusting seasoning with additional soy sauce or salt as desired.
- Artfully distribute the soup into serving vessels, garnishing with finely chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, and a provocative drizzle of chili oil or Sriracha for an optional spicy dimension.
Notes
- Swap frozen potstickers with homemade or plant-based versions for dietary customization, ensuring everyone can enjoy this comforting soup.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium broth and tamari instead of traditional soy sauce, making the dish heart-friendly without compromising flavor.
- Enhance nutrient profile by adding protein-rich tofu or additional vegetables like spinach or carrots for a more robust and balanced meal.
- Elevate texture and depth by toasting mushrooms before adding to the broth, intensifying their umami characteristics and creating a more complex taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg