The Best 20-Minute Potsticker Soup: A Delicious Bowl of Joy
This 20-Minute Potsticker Soup is the ultimate weeknight dinner hack! Frozen dumplings simmer in a fragrant ginger-garlic broth with crisp vegetables for a light yet satisfying one-pot meal. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor, it’s a perfect family-friendly recipe when you want something warm and comforting fast.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven For simmering broth and cooking potstickers
- Ladle For serving soup into bowls
- Knife and cutting board For preparing vegetables
Ingredients
- 12-15 frozen or homemade potstickers (pork, chicken, or vegetable)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 2 cups bok choy, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth, ginger, and garlic to a simmer over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Add frozen potstickers to the simmering broth. Cook 5-7 minutes, or until tender and floating.
- Stir in carrots and bok choy. Simmer 3-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Season with soy sauce and stir in chopped green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Turn off heat and drizzle with sesame oil before serving. Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra green onions.
Notes
For a spicy kick, stir in chili garlic paste, Sriracha, or red pepper flakes with the soy sauce. You can also swap in wontons or gyoza if that’s what you have on hand!