Description
Comforting potsticker soup with mushrooms & bok choy invites warmth from traditional Asian kitchens into your home. Delicate dumplings swim alongside earthy mushrooms and crisp bok choy, promising a soul-satisfying meal that connects you with classic culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 package (10-12 ounces) frozen potstickers or dumplings
- 1 small head bok choy
- 1 cup mushrooms
Aromatics and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
Garnishes:
- 2 green onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Sesame seeds
- Sriracha or chili oil
Instructions
- Initiate the flavor foundation by warming sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Sauté diced onions until they become translucent and soft.
- Introduce minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring quickly to release their aromatic essences without burning, which takes approximately 45-60 seconds.
- Pour chicken or vegetable broth into the pot, creating a liquid base. Incorporate soy sauce, rice vinegar, and optional chili flakes to build depth of flavor.
- Bring the liquid mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the seasonings to meld together for 2-3 minutes.
- Slide sliced mushrooms into the simmering broth, letting them cook and absorb the surrounding flavors for 4-5 minutes.
- Gently lower frozen potstickers into the liquid, maintaining a steady simmer. Cook for 6-8 minutes, ensuring they are fully heated and tender.
- Add chopped bok choy during the final 2-3 minutes of cooking, preserving its vibrant green color and crisp texture.
- Distribute the soup into serving bowls, ensuring each portion contains a balanced mix of broth, potstickers, mushrooms, and bok choy.
- Elevate the presentation by garnishing with sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sriracha or chili oil for an extra flavor kick.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting chili flakes or sriracha to suit personal spice preferences.
- Choose vegetable or chicken broth based on dietary needs, ensuring a gluten-free version by using tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Swap frozen potstickers with homemade or store-bought vegetarian dumplings for plant-based options.
- Enhance umami flavor by adding a splash of miso paste or using mixed wild mushrooms for deeper complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg