Comforting Potsticker Soup: A Delicious Hug in a Bowl Recipe
This comforting potsticker soup is a warm, flavorful blend of tender vegetable dumplings, sautéed mushrooms, and vibrant greens in a savory miso broth. Enhanced with fresh ginger, garlic, and scallions, this easy-to-make soup offers a delicious hug in a bowl, perfect for chilly days or when you need a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 10 oz vegetable dumplings, frozen
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 scallions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- ¼ inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté Mushrooms and Aromatics: Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until they are golden and softened. Stir in the minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and the white parts of the scallions. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the mixture is fragrant.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the miso paste and soy sauce to coat the vegetables evenly, enhancing the flavor of the soup base.
- Simmer Broth: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to meld flavors.
- Cook Dumplings: Add the frozen vegetable dumplings directly to the simmering broth and cook according to package instructions, generally about 5–7 minutes, until the dumplings are tender and cooked through.
- Add Greens and Scallions: Stir in the roughly chopped spinach and the green parts of the scallions. Cook just until the spinach wilts, preserving its vibrant color and texture.
- Season and Garnish: Sprinkle chili flakes over the soup and adjust seasoning by adding more soy sauce if desired. For extra flavor, garnish with additional scallions or a drizzle of chili oil before serving.
- Serve: Ladle the hot potsticker soup into bowls and enjoy immediately for a comforting and nourishing meal.
Notes
- Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level for a milder or spicier soup.
- Use fresh spinach for best texture, but baby spinach or kale can be substituted.
- If miso paste is unavailable, substitute with a bit of soy sauce and a pinch of seaweed powder for umami flavor.
- Frozen vegetable dumplings can be replaced with homemade or store-bought meat dumplings for a non-vegetarian version.
- For added protein, consider stirring in soft tofu cubes along with the spinach.
- Serve with steamed rice or crusty bread for a more filling meal.
Keywords: potsticker soup, vegetable dumplings, miso soup, comfort food, vegetarian soup, easy soup recipe, Asian soup
