Name: Easy Asian Dumpling Potsticker Soup Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional); 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (shiitake or cremini preferred); 3 cups baby bok choy or spinach, chopped; 12–16 frozen dumplings or potstickers; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; Black pepper, to taste; Red pepper flakes (optional)

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Introduction

This Easy Asian Dumpling Potsticker Soup is a comforting bowl of warmth featuring tender dumplings, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful broth. Perfect for a quick dinner, it combines simple ingredients to create a satisfying and delicious meal.

A white bowl filled with clear broth containing several light golden dumplings floating on top. The dumplings have soft, slightly wrinkled textures with visible folds and are scattered evenly in the soup. Bright green leafy vegetables, likely bok choy, rest on one side, adding vibrant color and freshness. Small pieces of chopped green onions and black sesame seeds are sprinkled over the dumplings and broth, creating contrast with the warm brown and golden shades of the soup. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface, enhancing the clean and fresh look of the dish. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional)
1 cup mushrooms, sliced (shiitake or cremini preferred)
3 cups baby bok choy or spinach, chopped
12–16 frozen dumplings or potstickers
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Black pepper, to taste
Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the minced ginger and garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 2: Add the vegetable broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and optional chili garlic sauce. Bring to a gentle boil.
Step 3: Stir in the sliced mushrooms and simmer for 3–4 minutes until tender.
Step 4: Add the chopped baby bok choy or spinach and simmer for another 2–3 minutes until wilted.
Step 5: Gently add the frozen dumplings and simmer for 5–7 minutes until cooked through.
Step 6: Serve the soup hot, topping with chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.

Tips & Variations

For extra depth, add a splash of fish sauce or a few drops of toasted sesame oil before serving.
Swap baby bok choy with spinach or Napa cabbage for a different texture and flavor.
If you prefer a heartier soup, add cooked noodles or rice along with the dumplings.
Adjust the chili garlic sauce and red pepper flakes to control the heat level.

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop to prevent the dumplings from breaking apart. Avoid freezing as dumplings may become soggy when thawed.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with clear broth topped with seven crescent-shaped dumplings floating near the surface, each dumpling having a soft, pale beige skin with slightly crimped edges. There are bright green bok choy leaves placed on one side of the bowl, partially submerged. Thinly sliced green onions and black sesame seeds are sprinkled over the soup, adding texture and color contrast. The bowl is set on a light wooden surface with a blurred white marbled texture in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use homemade dumplings for this soup?

Absolutely! Homemade dumplings work wonderfully and can add a personal touch. Just be sure to adjust cooking time accordingly, as fresh dumplings may cook faster than frozen ones.

What can I substitute for vegetable broth?

If you don’t have vegetable broth, you can use chicken broth or a simple stock made from bouillon cubes dissolved in water. Just keep in mind it will alter the flavor slightly.