Description
Comforting Chinese Potsticker Noodle Soup brings warmth and flavor to your dinner table with delicate dumplings swimming in a rich, aromatic broth. Hearty noodles and tender potstickers create a perfect harmony that will satisfy deep hunger and transport you to the heart of Chinese culinary tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12–16 frozen potstickers
- 8 ounces (226 grams) noodles (such as udon or rice noodles)
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) bok choy or spinach, chopped
- 1 carrot, julienned
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Optional Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) chili paste (for spice)
Instructions
- Warm a large skillet or wok over medium-high flame, drizzling a thin layer of oil across the surface to prevent sticking.
- Arrange frozen potstickers in a single layer, allowing each to develop a golden, crispy exterior by cooking for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer potstickers to a clean plate, reserving them for later incorporation into the soup.
- Select a spacious pot and pour sesame oil, creating a fragrant base for the broth’s foundation.
- Introduce minced garlic and delicate ginger slivers, stirring continuously until their aromatic essence permeates the oil.
- Pour chicken or vegetable broth into the pot, creating a warm liquid canvas for the soup’s flavors.
- Enhance the broth’s complexity by whisking in soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and a touch of chili paste for subtle heat.
- Allow the liquid to reach a gentle simmer, permitting the seasonings to harmonize and develop depth for 5-7 minutes.
- Submerge noodles into the simmering broth, cooking them according to package guidance until they reach perfect tenderness.
- Introduce vibrant bok choy or spinach and delicately julienned carrots, letting them soften and release their natural sweetness.
- Carefully nestle the previously pan-fried potstickers into the bubbling soup, allowing them to warm through and absorb the surrounding flavors.
- Serve immediately, ensuring each bowl contains a robust mixture of crispy potstickers, tender noodles, and richly seasoned broth.
Notes
- Prep these potstickers straight from frozen to save time and ensure a crispy golden exterior.
- Create a flavor-packed broth by blooming aromatics like garlic and ginger before adding liquid components.
- Balance the broth’s taste profile by combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, and optional hoisin for depth and complexity.
- Choose tender leafy greens such as bok choy or spinach to add nutritional value and fresh texture to the soup.
- Heat potstickers gently in the broth to prevent them from becoming soggy and maintain their delightful crunch.
- Select your preferred protein broth (chicken or vegetable) based on dietary preferences and desired flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg