Description
This Easy Potsticker Soup with Spinach is a comforting, quick-to-make soup combining tender potstickers, fresh spinach, and a flavorful broth infused with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it offers a nutritious and satisfying meal perfect for any day you need warmth and nourishment.
Ingredients
Scale
Potstickers
- 12 frozen or fresh pork or vegetable potstickers
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Broth and Seasonings
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free tamari for gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: Heat the chicken or vegetable broth in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and freshly grated ginger to the broth to infuse it with aromatic warmth and a flavorful base.
- Cook the Potstickers: Gently add frozen potstickers into the simmering broth. Cook them according to package instructions, usually 6-8 minutes, until they float to the surface, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Add the Spinach: Stir in fresh spinach leaves once the potstickers are cooked. The residual heat will gently wilt the spinach while maintaining its vibrant color and nutrients.
- Season the Soup: Add soy sauce and drizzle toasted sesame oil into the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed to enhance the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Turn off the heat and sprinkle sliced green onions over the top. Serve the Potsticker Soup with Spinach hot to enjoy the comforting flavors at their best.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking the potstickers to prevent them from becoming mushy; cook just until they float.
- Use fresh spinach and aromatics for the best flavor and vibrant color.
- Choose a good-quality or homemade broth for a richer taste.
- Add soy sauce and salt gradually to avoid overpowering the soup.
- Customize garnishes with fresh herbs such as cilantro or a squeeze of lime for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg