Potsticker Soup

This Potsticker Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining savory frozen potstickers with a flavorful, aromatic broth. It's quick, easy, and versatile, ready in under 25 minutes. With garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and fresh veggies like bok choy, this soup is warm, filling, and customizable to your taste. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving a cozy meal.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  
  

• 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
  
  

• 2 tablespoons grated or minced fresh ginger
  
  

• 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  
  

• 6 cups vegetable broth
  
  

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  
  

• 16 to 20 ounces frozen potstickers
  
  

• 5 scallions, thinly sliced and divided
  
  

• 3 baby bok choy, ends trimmed off and leaves separated
  
  

• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  
  

• Freshly ground black pepper
  
  

• Optional toppings: chili crisp, toasted sesame seeds, furikake seasoning, fried garlic
  
  

Directions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the shiitake mushrooms and sauté, stirring occasionally, until browned.
   
   

2. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
   
   

3. Add the vegetable broth and soy sauce, stirring to combine. Bring the broth to a boil.
   
   

4. Add the frozen potstickers, half of the scallions, and the bok choy to the pot. Stir to combine and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the potstickers are cooked through.
   
   

5. Stir in the sesame oil and a few twists of freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust with more soy sauce or black pepper if needed.
   
   

6. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining scallions and optional toppings like chili crisp, toasted sesame seeds, or fried garlic.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 300 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 35 g
  
  

• Protein: 8 g
  
  

• Fat: 14 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 2 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 0 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 720 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 345 mg
  
  

• Fiber: 3 g
  
  

• Sugar: 5 g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 1,050 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 22 mg
  
  

• Calcium: 60 mg
  
  

• Iron: 2 mg