Easy Thai Potsticker Soup for Cozy Dinners
Easy Thai Potsticker Soup is the ultimate cozy dinner solution. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to making it better than takeout at home. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Spinach and Easy Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl Recipe for Quick Dinner.
Why This Easy Thai Potsticker Soup for Cozy Dinners Is Pure Comfort
- Better than takeout flavor at home
- Comforting and satisfying for chilly nights
- Customizable with your favorite veggies and proteins
What You'll Need for Easy Thai Potsticker Soup for Cozy Dinners
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup Thai potstickers (frozen)
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced cabbage
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- Fish sauce
- Soy sauce
- Sugar
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes
- Optional: Lime wedges
- Optional: Additional cilantro
đź“ť Ingredient Notes
- Thai potstickers: Frozen potstickers from the store work great.
đź›’ Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Instant Pot — Cooks soup and potstickers simultaneously for faster results. → See on Amazon
- Immersion Blender — Blends soup directly in the pot for a smooth texture. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Thai Potsticker Soup for Cozy Dinners
- Cook potstickers: Cook potstickers according to package instructions until crispy. Set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add chicken broth, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Add vegetables: Add shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and cabbage. Simmer until tender.
- Add protein: Add ground pork to the pot. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned.
- Combine and serve: Add cooked potstickers to the soup. Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onions and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and crushed red pepper flakes.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Thai Potsticker Soup for Cozy Dinners
- : For a smoother soup, blend half of it with an immersion blender before adding the potstickers.
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the ground pork. It can become tough and dry out the soup.
- : Make it ahead: Cook potstickers and prepare the soup separately. Reheat and combine when ready to serve.
Storing & Reheating Easy Thai Potsticker Soup for Cozy Dinners
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the soup and cook the potstickers separately. Combine when ready to serve.
Freezing Easy Thai Potsticker Soup for Cozy Dinners
Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy version, add some Thai chili paste or sliced Thai chilies to the pot when sautéing the aromatics.
- Best substitution: Replace ground pork with ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the soup and cook the potstickers separately. Reheat and combine when ready to serve.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too salty, add more chicken broth to dilute it.
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Easy Thai Potsticker Soup for Cozy Dinners
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup Thai potstickers (frozen)
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced cabbage
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Seasonings
- Fish sauce
- Soy sauce
- Sugar
- Ginger
- Garlic
Optional Toppings
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Lime wedges
- Additional cilantro
Instructions
- Cook potstickers: Cook potstickers according to package instructions until crispy. Set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add chicken broth, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Add vegetables: Add shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and cabbage. Simmer until tender.
- Add protein: Add ground pork to the pot. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned.
- Combine and serve: Add cooked potstickers to the soup. Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onions and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and crushed red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy version, add some Thai chili paste or sliced Thai chilies to the pot when sautéing the aromatics.
- Best substitution: Replace ground pork with ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the soup and cook the potstickers separately. Reheat and combine when ready to serve.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too salty, add more chicken broth to dilute it.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
- Make ahead: Prepare the soup and cook the potstickers separately. Combine when ready to serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 20g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbs: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 2500mg
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sat. Fat: 6g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Thai Potsticker Soup for Cozy Dinners FAQs
Yes, prepare the soup and cook the potstickers separately. Reheat and combine when ready to serve.
The soup may be too salty if you added too much fish sauce or soy sauce. Dilute it with more chicken broth to balance the flavors.
Yes, frozen potstickers work great in this recipe. Cook them according to package instructions until crispy.
This recipe is not gluten-free as it includes soy sauce and potstickers. Use gluten-free soy sauce and gluten-free potstickers for a gluten-free version.
Yes, cook the soup ingredients in the Instant Pot on the sauté function until tender. Then, add the cooked potstickers and serve.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Thai Potsticker Soup for Cozy Dinners and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
