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Bowl of comforting Thai Potsticker Soup with herbs and potstickers

Comforting Thai Potsticker Soup

A fragrant, cozy potsticker soup that is simple, soothing, and perfect for quiet nights at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth Use low-sodium if preferred.
  • 1 14 oz can full-fat coconut milk Gives the broth a silky, slightly sweet richness.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced Or grated.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Use fresh for the best aroma.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Regular or low-sodium, depending on taste.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice About 1 medium lime; adds essential bright finish.
Potstickers (Dumplings)
  • 12 potstickers, homemade or frozen Chicken, vegetable, or tofu fillings work well.
Garnish and Finishing Touches
  • ¼ cup cilantro, roughly chopped Stems optional; add to taste.
  • ¼ cup green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal Both white and green parts.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely mince 1 tablespoon fresh ginger and 3 cloves garlic.
  2. Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add a small splash (about 1 tsp) of neutral oil if your potstickers are raw and you plan to pan-fry later.
Cooking
  1. Add minced ginger and garlic, stirring for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Pour in 4 cups of broth and stir to deglaze any bits that clung to the pot. Add the entire can of coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce and taste the broth.
  4. Reduce heat to low and let the broth gently simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Gently slide in 12 potstickers, spacing them so they don't overlap. Increase heat to a medium simmer.
  6. Once potstickers are heated through, stir in 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice.
Serving
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls, placing the potstickers first then spooning hot coconut broth over them.
  2. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and thinly sliced green onions.

Notes

For a heartier meal, add a handful of baby spinach, bok choy, or sliced mushrooms to the boiling broth for the last 2–3 minutes. Serve with lime wedges and chili oil on the side for added spice.