Description
Shiitake and bok choy potsticker soup delivers Asian-inspired comfort with delicate dumplings swimming in a fragrant, umami-rich broth. Hearty mushrooms and tender greens create a soulful bowl perfect for warming cold nights and satisfying deep hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 16 to 20 ounces frozen potstickers
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 3 baby bok choy, ends trimmed off and leaves separated
- 5 scallions, thinly sliced and divided
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons grated or minced fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional toppings: chili crisp, toasted sesame seeds, furikake seasoning, fried garlic
Instructions
- Ignite a large stockpot over medium-high flame, cascading olive oil across the surface to create a sizzling foundation for the culinary journey.
- Introduce thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms to the heated vessel, allowing them to caramelize and develop a rich, golden-brown complexion through occasional stirring for approximately 5 minutes.
- Infuse the pot with an additional drizzle of oil, accompanied by freshly grated ginger and minced garlic, creating an aromatic symphony that dances and intensifies for 1-2 minutes.
- Unleash vegetable broth and soy sauce into the pot, whisking them together to form a harmonious liquid base that promises depth and complexity.
- Elevate the mixture to a vigorous boil, preparing the stage for the incoming ingredients.
- Carefully tumble frozen potstickers into the bubbling liquid, joining forces with half of the delicate scallion slices and separated bok choy leaves.
- Reduce the thermal intensity, allowing the soup to gently simmer and nurture the potstickers until they reach perfect tenderness, typically 3-4 minutes.
- Enhance the flavor profile with a flourish of toasted sesame oil and a whisper of freshly ground black pepper, calibrating the seasoning to personal preference.
- Gracefully transfer the steaming soup into serving vessels, creating an inviting presentation.
- Crown each bowl with the remaining scallion fragments and personalize with optional embellishments like chili crisp, toasted sesame seeds, furikake seasoning, or crispy fried garlic.
Notes
- Transformative technique turns ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary Asian-inspired comfort dish bursting with umami and hearty textures.
- Versatile recipe allows quick customization with different frozen potstickers, seasonal vegetables, and creative toppings for personalized meal experiences.
- Kitchen-friendly approach enables effortless preparation, minimizing cooking time while maximizing flavor complexity through strategic layering of aromatic ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg