Asian Dumpling Soup (aka Potsticker Soup) is your favorite frozen store bought dumplings + broth + whatever veggies you love = dinner in 25. It’s the weeknight “no-notes” soup your family will request on repeat!
If our weeknights had a love language, it’d be dumplings in hot broth. This is my “we’re starving and the kids need food now” soup—frozen potstickers, a super flavorful broth, and a veggie drawer clean-out situation that tastes like you tried way harder than you did. Cozy, slurpable, just too good!
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- Key Ingredients (What Goes In It)
- You Do You and Make It Your Own
- Pro Tips and Tricks From A Dumpling Soup Lover
- Asian Dumpling Soup Recipe (25-Minute Potsticker Soup)
- Reheat, Reuse, Rejoice: Storage Instructions
- You Asked, I Answered
- Other Asian-Inspired Recipes You'll Love
- Who’s Stirring the Pot?
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Tested, weeknight-proof, and shamelessly pantry-friendly—this quick dumpling soup recipe is one I make for my own family on busy days, and I’ve tweaked the broth so it tastes “all day” in under 30 minutes.
Other reasons to love this easy potsticker soup, you ask?!
- 25 minutes flat. For real.
- Frozen dumplings to the rescue.
- One pot. Minimal dishes because who has the time to clean one more thing.
- Flexible. Any veggies you have will work.
- Kid-approved. You can customize this for even the pickiest of eaters. Believe me. I've got one of those.
Key Ingredients (What Goes In It)
- Aromatics: carrots, celery, green onions, garlic, fresh ginger.
- Broth: chicken or veggie; we’re broth-forward for big flavor fast.
- Flavor trio: tamari/soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, a splash of fish sauce (trust me).
- Glow-up dust: turmeric and Chinese five-spice. For flavor, color, it's good for you.
- Greens + mushrooms: baby bok choy or cabbage; enoki or any mushrooms.
- Frozen dumplings/potstickers — mini are perfect spoon-size.
- Finishers: lime juice, green onion tops, bean sprouts, cilantro, jalapeño, chili crisp.
PS: Chili crisp is optional but also… non-optional.
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You Do You and Make It Your Own
When I say you can take this recipe and go wild with it, I mean it. From veggies to proteins to the Asian dumplings themselves,
Other vegetable ideas:
- Kale or Spinach - Both mild and kid-friendly.
- Cabbages - Green or Napa. If you use purple cabbage, you'll get purple soup.
- Zucchini or Squash - Perfect texture for a dumpling soup.
- Broccoli, Snow Peas, Green Beans, Asparagus - Quick cooking.
- Coleslaw Mix - It's a zero effort veggie add-in I use all the time!
- Any kind of mushroom works - Shiitake, white button, cremini
For an additional bump of protein:
- Stir in leftover rotisserie chicken.
- Add in some cooked, crumbled ground pork.
- Simmer some shrimp or your favorite fish until just cooked in the flavorful broth.
Other dumpling/noodle options:
- Use your favorite dumpling/wonton/potsticker. You can find these in the freezer section of most grocery stores now!
- Swap out the dumplings for ramen noodles or rice noodles
- Regular spaghetti or angel hair pasta would work great, too!
Other flavor makers:
- Miso: Whisk in 1–2 tablespoon white miso off heat for silky umami.
- Coconut: A half-can of coconut milk = richer, creamier Asian dumpling soup.
Pro Tips and Tricks From A Dumpling Soup Lover
- Only heat as many dumplings as you want to eat at a time. They have a tendency to absorb too much broth and will become mushy. It's not a good look.
- I used mini frozen dumplings for the recipe because they fit on a spoon perfectly.
- Dumplings, soy/tamari, and some boxed broths can be salty. Taste the broth throughout the cooking process and adjust accordingly.
- Don’t overcook: Keep it at a gentle simmer so dumpling skins stay tender, not mushy.
- Heat on the side: Set out jalapeños/chili crisp so spice lovers can do it theiry way.
Asian Dumpling Soup Recipe (25-Minute Potsticker Soup)
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2-3 carrots, sliced
- 2-3 celery ribs, sliced
- 1 bunch green onion, whites and greens separated and sliced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 4-5 garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 8 cups chicken broth
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ teaspoon Chinese five spice optional and see note below
- 5 oz package enoki mushrooms or your favorite mushroom blend
- 3 cups baby bok choy, chopped
- 1 lb frozen dumplings or potstickers I used the mini ones
- juice of 1 lime
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- bean sprouts, cilantro, chili crisp, sliced jalapeño for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the carrots, celery, and whites of the onions in the avocado oil over medium-high heat. Once they begin to soften, add the broth.
- Add the tamari or soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and fish sauce along with the garlic and ginger to the broth. Stir in the optional Chinese Five Spice and turmeric and bring the soup to a simmer.
- Taste the soup base. If you think it needs more salt, add more tamari or kosher salt.
- Add the baby bok choy and enoki mushrooms to the simmering liquid. Cook until you achieve your desired tenderness.
- Once your baby bok choy is tender to your liking, add the dumplings and cook until they're warmed through. Finish with a healthy squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Garnish with green onion tops, fresh bean sprouts, cilantro, sliced jalapeños and chili crisp!
Notes
Nutrition
Reheat, Reuse, Rejoice: Storage Instructions
- Make-ahead: Prep the broth + veg without dumplings up to 3 days; add dumplings when reheating to serve.
- Store: 3 days in the fridge preferably without dumplings. Make only enough dumplings to eat in one sitting.
- Freeze: Freeze the broth + veg only (no dumplings) for up to 3 months. Add fresh dumplings when you reheat.
- Reheat: Gentle simmer. If it thickens, splash in broth or water.
You Asked, I Answered
What is an enoki mushroom?
Enoki mushrooms are a variety of mushroom that taste amazing, are super good for you, and cook quickly. You can find them in your Asian grocery store or market. My kids fight over them because they become noodle like. Mild in flavor, enoki mushrooms have a wonderful chewy texture. 10/10 recommend using them!
What are potstickers?
Heaven in a little pillow pocket of dough. The more technical definition? They are Asian meat, veggie, and aromatic filled dumplings that can be steamed, fried, and are usually served with a savory dipping sauce. You can find them just about anywhere (even the dollar store!). Grab a bag and keep it in the freezer. You can thank me later.
Can I make this recipe vegetarian or vegan?
Yes! All you have to do is ensure you're using a veggie broth, leave out the fish sauce, and use your favorite veggie filled dumpling or potsticker. This a super easy dumpling soup that anyone can enjoy!
Is this recipe dairy-free?
This recipe is naturally dairy-free. No worries there!
Can I make this recipe gluten-free?
All you need to do is make sure you use tamari instead of soy sauce and a gluten-free dumpling. This is also a fantastic recipe to use with rice noodles, which can be easier to find.
Other Asian-Inspired Recipes You'll Love
Crispy Asian Chicken Wings - Such a fun twist on a classic chicken wing! Crispy and with two wonderfully savory dipping sauces, you've got to try these alongside this quick and easy dumpling soup!
Egg Drop Soup - A classic Chinese restaurant dish if there ever was one! Made in 15 minutes, its comforting and cozy and great anytime!
Peanut Noodles - Another 15-minute wonder that my kids request all the time! It's creamy and savory and can be turned into a full meal with just a little bit of your favorite protein tossed in!
Who’s Stirring the Pot?
Hi! I’m Rufus—your laid-back, soup-obsessed internet friend helping you get cozy dinners on the table without chaos. If it doesn’t taste great and take less than an episode of Bluey to make, it doesn’t make the blog.
I am so incredibly happy that you are here! I hope you try my Asian dumpling soup recipe and fall in love with it and if you make this recipe, please share and tag me on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok!
I absolutely love seeing each and every one of your kitchen masterpieces. And, as always, if you ever have any questions about any of my recipes, please don't hesitate to contact me!
Happy Cooking!
-Rufus
Chad T says
This is so quick and easy and even my kids loved it! Will be making again!
Carla H says
simple, savory, sublime! 5 star quick meal!
Rufus says
I'm so glad you liked it!