Comforting Potsticker Soup: A Delicious Hug in a Bowl Recipe
This Comforting Potsticker Soup is a warm and flavorful bowl featuring tender pork or chicken dumplings simmered in a savory ginger-garlic chicken broth, enriched with fresh spinach or bok choy, and finished with a hint of soy sauce and sesame oil. Perfect as a quick and nourishing meal that feels like a hug in a bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Main Ingredients
- 1 package (12 oz) pork or chicken dumplings
- 2 cups fresh spinach or bok choy
Garnish
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute, to release their flavors.
- Simmer Dumplings: Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle boil. Add the dumplings and cook until tender, approximately 6-8 minutes depending on the type of dumplings used.
- Add Greens and Seasoning: Stir in fresh spinach or bok choy along with soy sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes more, until the greens are wilted and tender.
- Finish Soup: Drizzle the sesame oil over the soup to add a fragrant, nutty flavor before serving.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each with chopped green onions for a fresh bite.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen dumplings as available; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth and use vegetable dumplings.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to taste for saltiness.
- Adding a splash of rice vinegar can enhance the soup’s brightness.
- Garnish with additional toppings like sesame seeds or chili flakes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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