Potsticker Soup (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Soup Base

01 - 1 tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
04 - 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
05 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
06 - 1 tsp rice vinegar (optional)
07 - 1/2 tsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha (optional)

→ For the Filling

08 - 12-15 frozen potstickers or dumplings
09 - 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
10 - 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
11 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Heat sesame oil in large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
02 - Pour in broth, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Add chili garlic sauce if using. Bring to gentle simmer.
03 - Add frozen potstickers directly into simmering broth. Cook 5-7 minutes until tender and heated through.
04 - Add mushrooms and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in spinach or bok choy and cook until just wilted.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onions.

# Cook's Notes:

01 - Can use fresh potstickers with adjusted cooking time
02 - Add vegetables like carrots, snow peas, or zucchini for variety
03 - A drizzle of toasted sesame oil enhances flavor