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Serving steaming potsticker soup in rustic bowls

Cozy Potsticker Soup That Warms Your Soul

Chef Naya
Nothing beats a hot bowl of potsticker soup to warm you up on a cold day. This comforting soup combines tender potstickers, flavorful broth, and fresh vegetables, creating a dish that feels like a hug in a bowl. Perfect for weeknight dinners, cozy lunches, or soul-soothing meals, it’s easy to make, flavorful, and family-friendly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings 🥣
Calories 250 kcal

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
  • 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
 

  • Phase 1 / Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat, add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant
    Vegetable oil heating with garlic and ginger in a large pot
  • Phase 1 / Step 2: Pour in chicken broth and water (if using), bring to a gentle boil
  • Phase 1 / Step 3: Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil, adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper
    Seasoning soup with soy sauce and sesame oil
  • Phase 2 / Step 1: Add chopped Napa cabbage and julienned carrots, simmer 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp
  • Phase 2 / Step 2: Gently drop frozen potstickers into simmering soup, cook 6–8 minutes until they float and are heated through
    Potstickers cooking in simmering soup
  • Phase 2 / Step 3: Stir in chopped green onions and rice vinegar (if using), taste and adjust seasonings
    Adding green onions and rice vinegar to soup
  • Phase 3 / Step 1: Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot, optionally with extra soy sauce or chili oil

Notes

  • Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for vegetarian version
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days
  • Customize seasonings with herbs or chili oil