Quick Asian Dumpling Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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12-15 frozen potstickers, either grab them from the store or use your homemade ones
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4 cups chicken broth (or go with vegetable broth to keep it vegetarian)
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1 tablespoon soy sauce, the regular kind works great
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1 tablespoon sesame oil, it adds that wonderful nutty flavor
→ Aromatics & Vegetables
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2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger - trust me, fresh makes a difference!
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2-3 green onions, chopped up for garnish
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1/2 cup sliced mushrooms - totally optional but adds nice texture
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1/2 cup spinach or bok choy - either works great
→ Seasonings & Finishing Touches
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar - optional but adds nice tang
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Salt and pepper to your taste
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1 teaspoon chili oil or red pepper flakes if you're feeling spicy
# Instructions:
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Start by warming up your sesame oil in a nice big pot over medium heat. Toss in your minced garlic and grated ginger - let them do their thing for about a minute until your kitchen smells amazing. Now pour in your broth of choice, soy sauce, and if you're using it, the rice vinegar. Let everything hang out and simmer for 5-10 minutes to get the flavors mingling.
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Drop those potstickers right into your simmering broth - they'll need about 5-7 minutes to heat through. If you're using mushrooms or greens, toss them in during the last few minutes. They don't need long!
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Here's where you make it your own - taste the broth and add salt and pepper until it's just right. Want some heat? Go ahead and add that chili oil. Then take it off the heat.
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Grab your favorite bowls and fill them up with a nice mix of broth, potstickers, and all those veggies. Finish with a sprinkle of green onions and maybe an extra drizzle of sesame oil if you're feeling fancy.
# Notes:
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For extra richness, try adding a splash of tamari or fish sauce to the broth
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Feel free to bulk it up with your favorite vegetables or throw in some cooked noodles
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Want to make it vegan? Just use vegetable broth and vegan potstickers - easy!