Potsticker Soup

otsticker Soup

This Potsticker Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring delicious homemade potstickers simmered in a savory broth. It’s perfect for a cozy meal and sure to be a family favorite.

Ingredients

• For the Potstickers:
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped Napa cabbage
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 24 round dumpling wrappers
• For the Soup:
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Potsticker Filling

1. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, finely chopped Napa cabbage, chopped green onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 2: Assemble the Potstickers

1. Fill Dumpling Wrappers: Place a spoonful of the pork mixture in the center of each dumpling wrapper.
2. Seal Potstickers: Moisten the edges of the wrappers with water, fold them in half to form half-moon shapes, and press the edges firmly to seal.

Step 3: Cook the Potstickers

1. Heat Pan: Heat a large pan over medium heat and add a little oil.
2. Brown Potstickers: Place the potstickers in a single layer in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottoms are browned.
3. Steam Potstickers: Add 1/2 cup of water to the pan, cover, and steam the potstickers for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through. Remove the potstickers from the pan and set aside.

Step 4: Make the Soup

1. Combine Broth Ingredients: In the same pan, bring the chicken broth, water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce (if using) to a boil.
2. Add Potstickers: Add the cooked potstickers to the broth and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Step 5: Serve

1. Serve Hot: Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional chopped green onions if desired.

Tips

• Vegetable Variations: Feel free to add other vegetables to the soup, such as sliced mushrooms, bok choy, or baby spinach, for added nutrition and flavor.
• Frozen Potstickers: If you are short on time, you can use store-bought frozen potstickers. Cook them according to the package instructions before adding them to the broth.
• Adjust Seasoning: Adjust the seasoning of the soup to taste, adding more soy sauce, vinegar, or chili garlic sauce as desired.

Conclusion

This Potsticker Soup is a delicious and warming dish that brings together the rich flavors of homemade potstickers and a savory broth. Enjoy this delightful meal with your family and friends!

Potsticker Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup finely chopped Napa cabbage
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 24 round dumpling wrappers
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground pork, Napa cabbage, green onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch until well combined.
2. Place a spoonful of the pork mixture in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrappers with water, then fold the wrappers in half to form half-moon shapes, pressing the edges firmly to seal.
3. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the potstickers to the pan in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottoms are browned.
4. Add 1/2 cup of water to the pan, cover, and steam the potstickers for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through. Remove the potstickers from the pan and set aside.
5. In the same pan, bring the chicken broth, water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce (if using) to a boil.
6. Add the potstickers to the broth and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
7. Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional chopped green onions if desired.
8. Enjoy this comforting and flavorful potsticker soup!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup finely chopped Napa cabbage
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 24 round dumpling wrappers
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, cabbage, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Mix well.
2. Place a spoonful of the pork mixture in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrappers with water and fold the wrappers in half to form half-moon shapes, sealing the edges well.
3. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the potstickers to the pan in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the bottoms are browned. Add 1/2 cup of water to the pan, cover, and steam the potstickers for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the pork is cooked through. Remove the potstickers from the pan and set aside.
4. In the same pan, bring the chicken broth, water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce (if using) to a boil. Add the potstickers to the broth and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
5. Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Enjoy!