Description
Thai Potsticker Soup is a flavorful, comforting bowl featuring tender potstickers simmered in a fragrant Thai-inspired broth with fresh vegetables, lime, and aromatic herbs. This quick and easy soup is perfect for a nourishing lunch or light dinner, bringing vibrant Southeast Asian flavors to your table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 12 frozen chicken potstickers
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6 cups chicken broth
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon fish sauce
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 small carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
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1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
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2 green onions, sliced
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1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional for heat)
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Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
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Cook Potstickers: Bring chicken broth to a gentle boil in a large pot. Add frozen potstickers and cook according to package instructions (typically 5-7 minutes) until heated through and tender.
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Add Flavorings and Vegetables: Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Add the carrots and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
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Add Greens: Add baby spinach or bok choy and cook for an additional 1 minute until wilted.
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Serve: Ladle soup into bowls. Top with sliced green onions, red chili (if using), and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
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Substitute shrimp, tofu, or chicken potstickers to vary protein.
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Add cooked rice noodles or ramen for a heartier soup.
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Adjust spice by increasing chilies, chili flakes, or sriracha.
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Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version and swap fish sauce for soy sauce or tamari.
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Add mushrooms, snap peas, or bell peppers for extra veggies.
