Dinner

Easy Dumpling Soup (Potsticker Soup) Recipe

ByMatteo Rossi October 18, 2025October 18, 2025

Introduction

This easy dumpling soup is a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for chilly days or whenever you need a quick, satisfying dish. Loaded with tender dumplings, fresh vegetables, and a savory broth, it’s simple to prepare and sure to please the whole family.

This image shows a bowl of clear broth soup filled with multiple white dumplings that have crinkled edges. Bright green spinach leaves and chopped green onions are scattered throughout, adding a fresh look. Thin orange carrot strips float around, creating contrast with the broth. Small black sesame seeds sprinkled on top give extra texture and color. The soup looks light and fresh, with the dumplings being the main focus surrounded by colorful vegetables in a clear broth. The bowl is white, set on a white marbled texture surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
6 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
4 green onions, white and green parts thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
2 large carrots, peeled and julienned or 1 cup shredded carrots
1 (1½ pound) bag frozen dumplings (potstickers or mini potstickers)
3 cups fresh spinach
Sea salt, to taste
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot, heat the toasted sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking while stirring often until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Step 2: Pour in the chicken stock, soy sauce, sliced green onions, and carrots. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
Step 3: Add the frozen dumplings to the pot and bring back to a boil over high heat. Cook, stirring gently, until the dumplings are cooked through, about 4 minutes.
Step 4: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the fresh spinach. Let the spinach wilt for about 4 minutes. Season the soup with sea salt to taste.
Step 5: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.

Tips & Variations

For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for chicken stock and use vegetable-filled dumplings.
Add a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of chili flakes for an extra tangy or spicy kick.
If fresh ginger is unavailable, 1 teaspoon ground ginger can be used, though fresh always offers better flavor.
Make sure not to overcrowd the pot when cooking dumplings to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When reheating, do so gently over medium heat to avoid overcooking the dumplings and vegetables. Adding a little extra broth or water when reheating can help maintain the soup’s consistency.

How to Serve

A dark bowl filled with a clear broth soup containing white dumplings with folded edges, bright orange thin carrot strips, green leafy spinach pieces and chopped green scallions, all topped with small black sesame seeds scattered on top, wooden chopsticks with patterned handles resting on the side of the bowl, the bowl placed on a blue and white striped cloth over a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use homemade dumplings for this soup?

Yes, homemade dumplings work wonderfully. Just adjust the cooking time as needed based on their size and filling to ensure they are cooked through before serving.

Can I freeze leftover dumpling soup?

Freezing dumpling soup is not recommended, as the dumplings can become mushy and the vegetables lose their texture upon thawing. It’s best to freeze dumplings separately if needed and cook fresh when ready.