Description
Comfort meets innovation in this quick potsticker soup, blending Asian-inspired flavors with hearty warmth. Delicate dumplings float in a fragrant broth, promising a satisfying meal that warms souls and delights palates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 16 to 20 ounces frozen potstickers
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 3 baby bok choy, trimmed and separated
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated or minced
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 5 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a skillet, caramelize mushrooms in oil until golden brown, releasing their deep, earthy flavors.
- Infuse the pan with aromatic garlic and ginger, sautéing for approximately 1-2 minutes to develop a rich, fragrant base.
- Pour broth and soy sauce into the skillet, bringing the liquid to a vigorous, rolling boil.
- Gently introduce potstickers, tender bok choy, and half the scallions into the bubbling broth, allowing them to simmer for 3-4 minutes until dumplings are thoroughly heated and vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Enhance the soup’s complexity by drizzling sesame oil and sprinkling pepper, then taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce if desired.
- Elegantly plate the soup, crowning it with the remaining scallions and optional garnishes for a visually appealing and flavor-packed dish.
Notes
- Boost umami by using dried shiitake mushrooms, which intensify the broth’s depth and richness.
- Customize protein options by swapping potstickers with vegetarian dumplings or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce and homemade vegetable broth, maintaining flavor while controlling salt intake.
- Enhance texture by adding crunchy toppings like toasted sesame seeds or crispy fried shallots for extra dimension and contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg