Savory Asian Potsticker Soup
A warm and comforting soup featuring tender potstickers, rich broth, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth Can be replaced with vegetable broth for vegetarian option.
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce if necessary.
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce Optional for spice.
Main Ingredients
- 24 pieces frozen potstickers Any flavor.
- 2 cups shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 3 pieces green onions, sliced
- to taste salt and pepper
- for garnish fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather and prep all ingredients: mince garlic and ginger, slice shiitake mushrooms, and chop green onions.
Cooking
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the pot, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Add chili garlic sauce if desired, and allow it to simmer.
- Carefully add frozen potstickers and let them simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate sliced shiitake mushrooms and stir gently; let cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Add baby spinach and green onions, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and veggie potstickers. Customize the soup with your choice of vegetables or adjust the spice levels as preferred.