Name: Comforting Thai Potsticker Soup for Cozy Nights In Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth; 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (minced); 3 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 can Coconut Milk (about 13.5 oz); 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce; 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice; 12 pieces Potstickers (homemade or frozen); 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped); 1/4 cup Green Onions (sliced)

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Introduction

This comforting Thai potsticker soup is perfect for cozy nights in. Creamy coconut milk and fragrant ginger combine with tender potstickers for a flavorful, warming bowl. Easy to prepare and sure to satisfy, it’s an ideal choice when you want something both hearty and refreshing.

A close-up view of a white bowl filled with creamy yellow soup dotted with small orange oil drops, scattered with fresh green cilantro leaves. Floating in the soup are several small dumplings with light beige, soft, and slightly wrinkled dough, one dumpling is lifted by a silver spoon showing its hollow center filled with green herbs. The soup surface looks smooth and slightly oily, while the dumplings have a smooth texture with folded edges. The background is a clean white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

12 pieces potstickers (homemade or frozen)
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 can coconut milk
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
1/4 cup green onions (sliced)

Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant.
Step 2: Pour in the broth and coconut milk, stirring until combined into a creamy mixture.
Step 3: Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to let the flavors meld.
Step 4: Add the potstickers and cook for 5-7 minutes, until they are heated through and tender.
Step 5: Adjust the seasoning with soy sauce, then stir in fresh lime juice.
Step 6: Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions before serving.
Step 7: Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring each has several potstickers. Enjoy while hot!

Tips & Variations

Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version, and ensure potstickers are vegetable filled.
Add a dash of chili flakes or fresh sliced chili for heat.
Try substituting lime juice with lemon juice if unavailable but fresh lime is preferred for authenticity.
Garnish with a squeeze of extra lime or a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added flavor.

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat to avoid breaking the coconut milk’s texture. Potstickers may become softer after storing but will still be delicious.

How to Serve

A close-up of a black bowl filled with creamy orange soup that has small dumplings floating in it, each dumpling is light beige with soft folds, some topped with bright green parsley leaves. The soup has small red oil droplets and bubbles on the surface, giving it a rich and textured look. A black spoon is scooping one dumpling, highlighting its glossy, soft texture with a parsley leaf on top. The background shows a white marbled texture with a few out-of-focus green leaves. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen potstickers directly in the soup?

Yes, frozen potstickers can be added directly to the simmering soup. Just allow a few extra minutes to ensure they’re fully heated through.

Can I make this soup ahead of time?

You can prepare the broth and aromatics ahead, but it’s best to add and cook the potstickers just before serving to keep them from becoming too soft.