Description
Experience the comforting warmth of Cozy & Flavorful Potsticker Soup, a quick, delicious dish combining savory pork dumplings with hearty vegetables in a rich broth. Perfect for weeknights or cozy weekend dinners, this homemade soup is ready in just 25 minutes and offers a delightful twist on traditional Chinese-inspired recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Pork Dumplings for Soup or homemade dumplings
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups sliced shiitake or button mushrooms
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Optional: a dash of chili oil or hot sauce
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the chicken or vegetable broth over medium heat. Add the sliced carrots, mushrooms, garlic, and ginger. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Carefully drop the dumplings into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until the dumplings are tender and floating.
- Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and seasonings to taste. Stir gently, garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade dumplings suitable for boiling or steaming.
- For a vegetarian version, replace pork dumplings with vegetable or tofu options and use vegetable broth.
- Enhance flavor with additional soy sauce or a splash of rice vinegar.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg