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Easy Potsticker Soup

A quick and comforting soup featuring tender potstickers, savory broth, and fresh vegetables, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 12-16 potstickers frozen or fresh, any filling
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
  • 1 carrot julienned, optional
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • optional chili oil or sriracha for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Bring broth to simmer in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil; simmer 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add potstickers to simmering broth; cook 5–7 min (frozen) or 3–4 min (fresh).
  4. Add spinach and carrots in the last 2 minutes; stir gently.
  5. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra soy sauce.
  6. Serve in bowls; garnish with green onions and optional chili oil.

Notes

Broth can be made ahead; add potstickers fresh to prevent sogginess.