Cozy Potsticker Soup That Warms Your Soul
This Cozy Potsticker Soup is like a warm hug in a bowl — quick to make, soul-soothing, and full of flavor. Juicy potstickers float in a fragrant broth with tender vegetables and gentle seasonings, creating a comforting meal perfect for chilly nights or easy weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- 1 Large Pot For boiling broth and cooking potstickers
- 1 Wooden Spoon For stirring ingredients
- 1 Ladle For serving soup
- 1 Knife For chopping vegetables
- 1 Cutting Board For prepping ingredients
- 1 Measuring Cups & Spoons For accurate ingredient measurements
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil For sautéing For sautéing
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 inch Ginger Fresh grated
- 4 cups Chicken broth Or vegetable broth
- 1 cup Water Optional to adjust soup consistency
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce Low sodium preferred
- 1 tsp Sesame oil Adds flavor
- 1 package Frozen potstickers About 12–15 pieces
- 2 cups Napa cabbage Chopped
- 1 cup Carrots Julienned or thinly sliced
- 3 stalks Green onions Chopped
- 1 tsp Salt To taste
- ½ tsp Black pepper To taste
- 1 tsp Rice vinegar Optional for tang
Instructions
- tep 1: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat, add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 2: Pour in chicken broth and water (if using), bring to a gentle boil.
- Step 3: Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil, adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Step 4: Add chopped Napa cabbage and julienned carrots, simmer 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Gently drop frozen potstickers into simmering soup, cook 6–8 minutes until they float and are heated through.
- Step 6: Stir in chopped green onions and rice vinegar (if using), taste and adjust seasonings.
- Step 7: Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot, optionally with extra soy sauce or chili oil.
Notes
- For a healthier twist, swap chicken with organic tofu or tempeh – perfect for vegetarian comfort recipes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days to maintain freshness and flavor.
- Customize the seasoning to your taste; add fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, or thyme for enhanced aroma and taste.
- Serve with warm bread, rice, or quinoa to make it a complete easy family dinner.
- Ideal for meal prep recipes, quick weeknight dinners, or cozy comfort food recipes during chilly days.
