Easy Potsticker Soup Recipe

This potsticker soup is my go-to when I want something that tastes like takeout but came out of my own kitchen with half the guilt and way more leftovers. It’s brothy, slightly gingery, full of crispy and pillowy potstickers, and somehow feels both fancy and lazy at the same time.

My husband does this weird thing where he refuses soup until it has dumplings. Now he calls this “the dumpling soup” and comes home with grocery store hostage-style enthusiasm when I say I’m making it. Our kid once dunked three potstickers in a bowl and declared it the official dinner of birthday week—so now this is forever a staple when we need a fast, comforting dinner that everyone will eat without bargaining.

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I always underestimate how many potstickers my family will eat. The first time I made this, I pan-fried the potstickers to a perfect golden crisp and then accidentally dropped half of them into the sink while carrying a bowl — classic me. The broth recovered (and so did the potstickers after a quick rinse — don’t judge), but now I do the fry-and-simmer in two batches to avoid sink casualties. Also: ginger is flexible here. If you forget it, the soup still sings—just add a splash more soy or rice vinegar at the end.

Shopping Tips

– Frozen Aisle: Buy good-quality frozen potstickers — pork, chicken, or vegetable — depending on your crowd; they crisp up nicely straight from frozen.
– Vegetables: Grab scallions, baby spinach, and a carrot or two; they add color and snap without any fuss.
– Fresh Herbs: Cilantro or Thai basil brightens the broth — pick a small bunch so it doesn’t go limp in the fridge.
– Canned Goods: Use low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock so you can control the salt; don’t grab the high-sodium stuff unless you plan to dilute.
– Spices: Keep ginger (fresh or jarred), garlic, and a toasted sesame oil on hand — a little goes a long way for big flavor.

Prep Ahead Ideas

– Pan-fry potstickers a day ahead and store in an airtight container lined with paper towel; re-crisp in a skillet or oven just before serving.
– Chop scallions, slice carrots, and wash greens the night before in reusable containers to shave minutes off evening prep.
– Make the broth base (ginger, garlic, stock) and refrigerate; reheat, add potstickers, and finish with greens when you’re ready.
– Use shallow containers so potstickers don’t get soggy; keep broth separate if you know you’ll reheat.

✔Time-Saving Tricks

– Use frozen potstickers and skip homemade wrappers — they’re already delicious and cut prep in half.
– Fry in batches and keep finished potstickers on a sheet in a warm oven while you finish soup.
– Swap fresh ginger for a ginger paste squeeze if you’re running late.
– If you’re really rushed, microwave potstickers to heat through then finish in a hot skillet for crispiness.

✔Common Mistakes

– Overcrowding the pan when frying — I once tried to do a whole bag at once and ended up with mushy steamed dumplings; do smaller batches.
– Adding greens too early — they’ll turn into sad, limp shreds. Toss them in at the very end.
– Not tasting the broth — before you serve, adjust salt/acidity with soy sauce or rice vinegar; it makes the whole thing pop.
– Letting potstickers sit in the broth for ages — they’ll fall apart. Add them last-minute.

What to Serve It With

– A quick sesame cucumber salad or simple green salad for crunch and brightness.
– Steamed rice or sticky rice if you want extra carb comfort.
– Kimchi or pickled vegetables for a spicy, tangy contrast.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Heat levels: medium-high for pan-frying, gentle simmer for broth — don’t boil hard.
– Pan size: use a skillet with room so you can flip potstickers without creating a dumpling traffic jam.
– Salt timing: start low, finish high — adjust at the end after everything’s combined.
– Oops fix: if broth tastes flat, a splash of rice vinegar or a teaspoon of miso dissolved in a little hot broth brings it back.

✔Storage Tips

Leftovers keep well in the fridge for a couple of days — store potstickers and broth separately if you can. Reheat broth on the stove and crisp potstickers in a skillet or oven then add to the hot broth so they don’t go soggy. Eating it cold? Not iconic, but no shame — it’s basically a dumpling salad, and honestly, there have been mornings I’ve eaten it straight from the container for breakfast.

✔Variations and Substitutions

– Soy sauce ↔ Tamari for gluten-free/less salty option.
– Swap chicken stock for vegetable stock to make it vegetarian-friendly.
– Use shrimp or tofu potstickers if you want a seafood or vegetarian twist.
– Add a soft-boiled egg for richness, or toss in noodles for a heartier bowl.

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Easy Potsticker Soup Recipe

Comforting, veggie-packed potsticker soup with tender dumplings in a savory ginger-garlic broth. Ready in about 25 minutes.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• ▢ 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• ▢ 2 tsp garlic, minced
• ▢ 1.5 cup sliced mushrooms
• ▢ 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
• ▢ 6 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• ▢ 3 tbsp soy sauce
• ▢ 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• ▢ 20 oz frozen potstickers (pork or chicken)
• ▢ 4 cup baby spinach
• ▢ 0.5 cup sliced green onions
• ▢ 0.25 tsp ground white pepper
• ▢ 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
• ▢ 0.5 tsp kosher salt to taste
• ▢ 1 cup water use only if broth tastes too strong
• ▢ 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish
• ▢ 1 tsp chili oil for serving, optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Prep veggies and aromatics: slice mushrooms, carrots, and green onions; grate ginger and mince garlic.
• Warm sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add mushrooms and carrots; cook until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, and rice vinegar; bring to a gentle boil.
• Slide in frozen potstickers; simmer until they float and are heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Stir in spinach and green onions; cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
• Season with white pepper, red pepper, and a pinch of salt. Thin with water if desired.
• Ladle into bowls. Finish with sesame seeds and a drizzle of chili oil.

Notes

Variation: Swap spinach for chopped bok choy or napa cabbage. For extra richness, whisk in a beaten egg while the soup simmers for silky ribbons. Leftovers keep 2 days refrigerated; reheat gently and add a splash of water if the broth concentrates.

This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Potsticker Soup Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.