Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Easy Dumpling Soup (Potsticker Soup), ready in just 20 minutes! This delightful dish combines tender dumplings and a rich, flavorful broth, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. With the aromatic essence of garlic and ginger, enhanced by the savory notes of chicken stock and soy sauce, each spoonful is an explosion of flavor. Plus, this soup is highly customizable—feel free to add your favorite vegetables or switch up the dumplings based on what you have on hand. Enjoy a nutritious meal that’s kid-friendly and easy to prepare, all in one pot for hassle-free cleanup!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 large carrots, julienned or shredded
- 1 (1½ pound) bag frozen dumplings (potstickers)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Pour in chicken stock, soy sauce, green onions, and carrots; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until carrots are tender.
- Add frozen dumplings; bring back to a boil and cook until dumplings are heated through (about 4 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in spinach until wilted; season with sea salt.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with different vegetables like bok choy or bell peppers for added nutrition. For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable broth and use vegetable dumplings.