My potsticker soup is what you make when you’re busy, hungry, and need something quick that still tastes really good . All it takes is some frozen potstickers, a simple broth, and a handful of veggies!

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Why This One’s Worth Making

  • Better Texture: Instead of dropping dumplings straight into broth, the potstickers are browned first. This adds flavor, and they don’t get all mushy.
  • Fast and family-friendly : Frozen potstickers and simple ingredients keep prep minimal. It’s warm, filling, and quick to make. Perfect for weeknights!
  • Customizable: You can use any type of potstickers and swap the veggies or broth for whatever you have.

Potsticker Soup Ingredients

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  • Potstickers: Wontons , potstickers , gyoza, or any kind of frozen dumpling will work. Use one with your favorite filling. Sear the outside to get them caramelized and crispy.
  • Vegetables: Switch up the veggies depending on what you have on hand. Bok choy, kale, white mushrooms, and leeks all work great.
  • Broth: You can use chicken, beef , bone broth, or vegetable broth , or whatever you prefer.

How to Make Potsticker Soup

Most potsticker soup recipes drop the dumplings straight into the broth and call it good. I like to crisp mine in the pan before adding the broth. You get better texture, more umami flavor, and a soup that isn’t soggy!

  1. Crisp Up Potstickers: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add frozen potstickers and cook for a few minutes on each side until they are lightly browned.
  2. Sauté Veggies: Add sesame oil, minced garlic, fresh ginger, shredded green cabbage, shredded carrots, and green onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
  3. Simmer: Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce, then bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Add Spinach and Serve: Turn off the heat and stir in baby spinach. Serve potsticker soup hot and garnish with sesame seeds and more green onions if desired.
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Alyssa’s Pro Tip

If you want to add some heat, drizzle in some chili crisp or sriracha for flavor and a little kick!

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  • ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ▢ 1 (24-ounce) bag frozen potstickers about 20 potstickers
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ▢ 3 teaspoons minced garlic about 3 cloves
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • ▢ 1 ½ cups shredded green cabbage
  • ▢ 1 cup shredded carrots
  • ▢ 4 sliced green onions
  • ▢ 8 cups chicken broth or any broth
  • ▢ ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ▢ 3 cups baby spinach

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 (24-ounce) bag frozen potstickers and cook for a few minutes on each side until lightly browned.
  • To the pot, add 1 tablespoon sesame oil , 3 teaspoons minced garlic , 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger , 1 ½ cups shredded green cabbage , 1 cup shredded carrots , and 4 sliced green onions . Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Pour in 8 cups chicken broth and ¼ cup soy sauce . Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in 3 cups baby spinach . Serve hot and garnish with sesame seeds and more green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat: Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
  • Freezer: Freezing is not recommended.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

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Potsticker Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (24-ounce) bag frozen potstickers about 20 potstickers
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic about 3 cloves
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • 1 ½ cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 4 sliced green onions
  • 8 cups chicken broth or any broth
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 cups baby spinach

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 (24-ounce) bag frozen potstickers and cook for a few minutes on each side until lightly browned.
  • To the pot, add 1 tablespoon sesame oil , 3 teaspoons minced garlic , 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger , 1 ½ cups shredded green cabbage , 1 cup shredded carrots , and 4 sliced green onions . Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Pour in 8 cups chicken broth and ¼ cup soy sauce . Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in 3 cups baby spinach . Serve hot and garnish with sesame seeds and more green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat: Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
  • Freezer: Freezing is not recommended.

Nutrition

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