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Crispy Chicken Potsticker Soup with Garlic Ginger Broth

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This cozy, crowd-pleasing soup features golden, crispy chicken potstickers floating in a fragrant garlic ginger broth with fresh veggies. It’s a quick, comforting meal that’s easy to customize and perfect for chilly nights.

Ingredients

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  • 16–20 chicken potstickers or dumplings (frozen or fresh)
  • 2–3 tbsp neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado oil)
  • 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups (2 liters) low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 4 scallions, sliced (plus extra for garnish)
  • 2 medium carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 2 heads baby bok choy, chopped (or napa cabbage/spinach)
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
  • Handful fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prep all aromatics and veggies: peel and slice ginger, mince garlic, slice scallions and carrots, chop bok choy, and slice mushrooms if using.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add potstickers in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Cook 2–3 minutes until bottoms are golden and crisp.
  3. Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and steam 3–4 minutes until filling is hot and wrappers are tender. Remove lid, let water evaporate, and crisp bottoms for 1–2 more minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining potstickers.
  4. In a large soup pot, heat 1 tbsp neutral oil over medium. Add ginger and half the garlic; sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add carrots and mushrooms; cook 2–3 minutes.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Add bok choy and half the scallions. Simmer 5–7 minutes until veggies are just tender.
  8. Drizzle in sesame oil and add chili flakes if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. To serve, place 3–4 crispy potstickers in each bowl. Ladle hot broth and veggies over top.
  10. Garnish with extra scallions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, keep potstickers crispy by adding them to the soup just before serving. Swap in veggie potstickers and vegetable broth for a vegetarian version, or use tamari and gluten-free potstickers for gluten-free. Taste and adjust broth seasoning as needed. Store broth and potstickers separately for leftovers; re-crisp potstickers in a skillet before serving.

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