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Potsticker Soup

Potsticker Soup with savory bacon, aromatic ginger, and bright lime, creating a rich and balanced broth infused with tender dumplings and umami-rich shiitake mushrooms.
prep time10 minutes
cook time25 minutes
total time35 minutes
Potsticker Soup Recipe
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Ingredients

  • 5 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 4 scallions, white and green parts separated, sliced thin on the bias
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced thin
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 8-ounce bags frozen potstickers
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice

Instructions

  • Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until crispy, 6-8 minutes.
  • Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Pour off all but 2 tbsp of fat from the pan and return to medium heat.
  • Add scallion whites, ginger, and red pepper flakes; cook until softened, 2 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms; cook until they brown, 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth; bring to a boil.
  • Add dumplings; reduce to a simmer until cooked through, 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in fish sauce and lime juice.
  • Serve hot, garnished with scallion greens and crispy bacon