Description
Warm and comforting potsticker soup featuring tender pork or chicken dumplings simmered in a flavorful ginger-garlic chicken broth, enhanced with fresh spinach or bok choy and garnished with green onions and sesame oil.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 package (12 oz) pork or chicken dumplings
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or bok choy
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients to streamline the cooking process and ensure everything is ready before you begin cooking.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute, to release their flavors.
- Add Broth and Dumplings: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring it to a gentle boil. Add the dumplings and cook them according to package instructions until they are tender and fully cooked, usually 5–7 minutes.
- Add Greens and Seasoning: Stir in the fresh spinach or bok choy and soy sauce, cooking until the greens are wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes, to infuse the soup with vibrant flavor and color.
- Final Touch: Drizzle the sesame oil into the soup before serving for an aromatic finish and extra depth of flavor.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh, mild oniony kick and attractive presentation.
Notes
- You can use either pork or chicken dumplings depending on your preference or dietary needs.
- Feel free to substitute spinach with bok choy or other leafy greens for different textures and flavors.
- Low-sodium chicken broth keeps the soup light and allows better control over the saltiness.
- Adding soy sauce adjusts the seasoning, so add to taste.
- For a spicier version, consider adding a dash of chili flakes or sesame chili oil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
