Description

This Embarrassingly Easy Potsticker Soup is a quick, comforting bowl of warmth featuring tender potstickers, savory mushrooms, and fragrant seasonings. Made in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients like shiitake mushrooms, garlic, ginger, and a flavorful broth enhanced by toasted sesame oil and soy sauce, it’s a fuss-free meal perfect for busy days or chilly nights.

Ingredients

Scale

Broth and Base

1 tablespoon olive oil (or coconut oil or butter)
8 ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 cups water
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions, plus more for sprinkling

Main Ingredient

12 ounces frozen potstickers or dumplings

Optional Toppings

Furikake seasoning, for serving
Extra soy sauce and sesame oil, for drizzling

Instructions

Prepare the aromatics and mushrooms: Heat the olive oil in a stock pot over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced shiitake mushrooms. Stir occasionally and cook until mushrooms soften, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with a pinch of kosher salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
Create the broth base: Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, water, toasted sesame oil, and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed to reach the desired savory depth.
Cook the potstickers: Add the frozen potstickers directly into the simmering broth. Cook for approximately 3 minutes, or longer if directed by the package instructions, until the potstickers are fully cooked through and tender.
Serve the soup: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with additional scallions, a drizzle of soy sauce and sesame oil, and a sprinkle of furikake seasoning for an extra burst of flavor and texture.
Storage note: Leftover soup is best consumed within 24 hours as the potstickers tend to break down and lose texture upon reheating. This dish is best enjoyed fresh and isn’t ideal for long-term meal prep.

Notes

Use vegetable stock as a vegan/vegetarian option, and ensure potstickers are plant-based to maintain vegetarian or vegan status.
If preferred, swap olive oil for coconut oil or butter depending on flavor preference.
Adjust soy sauce quantity based on sodium preferences and dietary needs.
Furikake seasoning adds umami and slight crunch but can be omitted for a milder flavor.
Fresh scallions add brightness—don’t skip for garnish.
This soup is best served fresh; freezing or extended refrigeration will degrade potsticker texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
Calories: 280 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 750 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 10 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg

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