Description
Comforting shiitake & bok choy potsticker soup delivers Asian-inspired warmth with delicate dumplings floating in rich, savory broth. Hearty ingredients and simple techniques create a nourishing meal you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 to 20 oz (450 to 570 g) frozen potstickers
- 6 cups (1.4 L) vegetable broth
- 8 oz (230 g) shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 3 baby bok choy, ends trimmed off and leaves separated
- 5 scallions, thinly sliced and divided
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps grated or minced fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 2 tsps toasted sesame oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Optional toppings: chili crisp, toasted sesame seeds, furikake seasoning, fried garlic
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat a large stockpot over medium-high flame, coating the surface with olive oil to create a flavorful base.
- Mushroom Caramelization: Sauté shiitake mushrooms until they develop a golden-brown exterior, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes to intensify their earthy flavor.
- Aromatic Infusion: Add ginger and garlic to the pot, allowing their fragrant essence to bloom and intertwine for 1-2 minutes.
- Liquid Foundation: Pour vegetable broth and soy sauce into the pot, creating a robust and complex broth base.
- Ingredient Integration: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then gently introduce frozen potstickers, half the scallions, and bok choy leaves.
- Simmering Stage: Reduce heat and allow the soup to gently simmer, cooking potstickers until they reach perfect tenderness, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Final Flourish: Drizzle toasted sesame oil and sprinkle freshly ground black pepper, adjusting seasonings to taste.
- Serving Presentation: Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with remaining scallions and optional toppings like chili crisp, toasted sesame seeds, furikake, or crispy fried garlic.
Notes
- Mushroom Caramelization Tip: Achieve deep, rich flavor by allowing shiitake mushrooms to develop a golden-brown color through patient, occasional stirring.
- Aromatics Activation Technique: Briefly sauté ginger and garlic to unlock their intense flavors and create a fragrant base for the soup.
- Potsticker Cooking Precision: Simmer frozen potstickers gently for 3-4 minutes to ensure perfect texture without overcooking or falling apart.
- Finishing Flavor Boosters: Elevate the final dish with optional toppings like chili crisp, toasted sesame seeds, or crispy fried garlic for added texture and complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg