Description
Potsticker Bliss Soup brings comfort and warmth from Asian culinary traditions, merging delicate mushrooms and crisp bok choy in a soul-soothing broth. Slurp each spoonful to discover complex layers of umami that connect palates to rich cultural culinary heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 12 frozen potstickers or dumplings
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Vegetables:
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake or button)
- 2 cups baby bok choy, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Warm sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger for 2-3 minutes until the aromatics release their fragrant essence and onions become translucent.
- Gradually pour chicken or vegetable broth into the pot, bringing the liquid to a gentle boil. Carefully introduce frozen potstickers into the simmering broth.
- Allow potstickers to cook for 5-7 minutes, periodically stirring to prevent them from adhering to the pot’s bottom. Ensure they are heated thoroughly and float to the surface.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms and chopped baby bok choy into the bubbling soup. Reduce heat and let the ingredients simmer for 3-4 minutes, maintaining the vegetables’ crisp texture and vibrant color.
- Enhance the flavor profile by drizzling soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sprinkling crushed red pepper flakes. Taste and calibrate seasonings to personal preference, creating a balanced and complex broth.
- Transfer the steaming soup into serving bowls. Embellish with freshly sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and delicate cilantro leaves. Serve immediately while piping hot for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose quick-cooking potstickers like chicken, pork, or vegetable to maintain optimal soup texture and flavor profile.
- Swap frozen potstickers with fresh ones for a more delicate and authentic taste experience, reducing cooking time by 2-3 minutes.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or adding sriracha sauce for spice enthusiasts seeking extra kick.
- Accommodate dietary restrictions by using gluten-free potstickers and tamari instead of traditional soy sauce for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg