Comforting Thai Potsticker Soup
This simple Thai-style potsticker soup warms you on cold nights with creamy coconut broth and comforting potstickers, seasoned with fresh lime and cilantro.
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
- 1 can Coconut Milk Use thicker coconut milk for a richer flavor.
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (minced) Fresh ginger gives best flavor.
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Adjust salt to taste.
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Add gradually to taste.
- 12 pieces Potstickers (homemade or frozen) Do not thaw frozen potstickers.
- ¼ cup Cilantro (chopped) For garnish.
- ¼ cup Green Onions (sliced) For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a medium pot over medium heat.
- Add a little oil and sauté the minced ginger and garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the coconut milk and soy sauce. Taste and adjust salt or soy sauce if needed.
Cooking
- Add the potstickers to the simmering soup. Cook until they float and are heated through.
- Turn off the heat and stir in fresh lime juice.
Serving
- Serve hot in deep bowls with potstickers placed in each bowl and ladle the broth over them.
- Garnish with extra cilantro and green onions. Optionally add a lime wedge on the side.
Notes
Cool the soup to room temperature before storing. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove. For texture, pan-fry soft potstickers before adding to hot broth.
