Description
A comforting and flavorful potsticker soup with mushrooms and bok choy that is easy to make and perfect for a cozy night in. This Asian-inspired soup is packed with umami goodness and healthy greens, making it a satisfying meal on its own.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional)
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (shiitake or cremini work well)
- 2 cups baby bok choy, chopped
- 12 frozen potstickers (vegetable, chicken, or pork)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil: In a large pot over medium heat, add sesame oil. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Prepare broth: Pour in broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili garlic sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook mushrooms: Add mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add potstickers: Gently add frozen potstickers and simmer per package instructions, typically 6 to 8 minutes.
- Include bok choy: Stir in bok choy and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the soup, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot topped with green onions, cilantro, and lime juice.
Notes
- Use your preferred type of frozen potstickers for this soup.
- Enhance the flavor with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil before serving.
- Adjust cooking time if using fresh potstickers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
