This Trader Joe’s Potsticker Soup is a savory and comforting recipe, which is a perfect, lightning-fast way to turn a bag of frozen potstickers into a satisfying and complete meal. Packed with shiitake mushrooms, baby bok choy, and a fragrant ginger-garlic broth, it’s a restaurant-quality soup made incredibly easy. It’s the ultimate weeknight dinner, ready in under 20 minutes.
Jump to RecipeTrader Joe’s Potsticker Soup Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Trader Joe’s Olive Oil, divided
- 8 ounces Trader Joe’s Shiitake Mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons grated or minced fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 6 cups Trader Joe’s Organic Vegetable Broth
- 2 tablespoons Trader Joe’s Soy Sauce (or Coconut Aminos)
- 1 (16-ounce) bag Trader Joe’s Frozen Potstickers (pork, chicken, or vegetable)
- 5 scallions, thinly sliced and divided
- 3 heads of Trader Joe’s Baby Bok Choy, ends trimmed and leaves separated
- 2 teaspoons Trader Joe’s Toasted Sesame Oil
- Freshly-ground black pepper
- Optional Toppings: Trader Joe’s Chili Onion Crunch, toasted sesame seeds, furikake seasoning
How To Make Trader Joe’s Potsticker Soup
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and have released their liquid. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, the garlic, and the ginger. Sauté for 1-2 more minutes, stirring, until fragrant.
- Simmer the Broth: Add the vegetable broth and soy sauce to the pot and stir to combine. Continue heating until the broth reaches a boil.
- Cook the Potstickers: Add the frozen potstickers, half of the sliced scallions, and the baby bok choy leaves to the boiling broth and stir gently. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the potstickers are cooked through and float to the surface.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the toasted sesame oil and a few twists of freshly-ground black pepper. Taste and season with additional soy sauce or black pepper if needed. Serve immediately in large bowls, generously garnished with the remaining fresh scallions and any of your favorite extra toppings.
Recipe Tips
- How to get the most flavor? The most important secret is to brown the mushrooms properly at the start. Don’t overcrowd the pan, and let them get some nice color. This develops a deep, savory, “meaty” flavor that forms the base of your soup broth.
- How do you keep the bok choy from getting mushy? Add the delicate bok choy leaves at the very end, along with the frozen potstickers. They only need a few minutes in the hot broth to wilt perfectly while still retaining a pleasant, fresh crunch.
- Can I make this ahead of time? This soup is at its absolute best when served immediately, as the potstickers can become soft if they sit in the broth for too long. If you must make it ahead, you can prepare the broth with the mushrooms, then bring it back to a boil and add the potstickers and bok choy just before serving.
- The Ultimate Trader Joe’s Shortcut: This recipe is a perfect “Trader Joe’s meal.” Grab a bag of their pre-sliced mushrooms and a jar of their minced garlic and ginger to make the prep for this soup take less than 5 minutes!
What To Serve With Potsticker Soup
This is a hearty and satisfying one-pot meal that is a complete dish on its own. It needs no other accompaniment, but for an extra touch, you could serve it with:
- A side of Trader Joe’s Crispy Chili Onion Crunch for drizzling on top.
- A simple, refreshing cucumber salad.
How To Store Potsticker Soup
- Best Eaten Fresh: This soup is best enjoyed immediately after it’s made.
- Refrigerate: If you have leftovers, it’s best to store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Be aware that the potsticker wrappers will become very soft upon reheating.
Potsticker Soup Nutrition Facts
- Serving: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 18g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Sodium: 1450mg
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
No, and it’s better if you don’t! This recipe is designed for convenience, so you add the potstickers directly from the freezer into the boiling broth. They will cook through in just a few minutes.
No, this soup is savory and aromatic, not spicy. For a spicy kick, the best addition is a spoonful of a chili oil or chili crisp, like Trader Joe’s Crispy Chili Onion Crunch, added to each bowl when you serve.
Yes. If you can’t find baby bok choy, you can substitute it with roughly chopped regular bok choy, Napa cabbage, or even a few handfuls of fresh baby spinach stirred in at the very end until just wilted.
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- Trader Joe’s Magnifisauce Recipe
- Trader Joe’s Lemon Torchietti with Shrimp Recipe
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Trader Joe’s Potsticker Soup Recipe
Course: SoupsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes15
minutes450
kcalA quick and easy one-pot soup that transforms a bag of Trader Joe’s frozen potstickers into a savory and satisfying meal with a fragrant ginger-garlic broth.
Ingredients
1 bag (16 oz) Trader Joe’s Frozen Potstickers
8 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 tbsp fresh ginger & 4 cloves garlic
6 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
5 scallions, sliced
3 baby bok choy
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
Directions
- In a large pot, sauté the mushrooms in 1 tbsp of olive oil until browned. Add the remaining oil, the ginger, and the garlic, and sauté for 1 minute more.
- Add the vegetable broth and soy sauce and bring to a boil.
- Add the frozen potstickers, half of the scallions, and the bok choy to the boiling broth.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the potstickers are cooked through.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the toasted sesame oil and black pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining fresh scallions and your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Cook from Frozen: The most important tip for this recipe is to add the potstickers directly from the freezer to the boiling broth. Do not thaw them first.
- Don’t Overcook: The potstickers and the bok choy cook very quickly. To prevent them from becoming mushy, only simmer them for the 3-4 minutes it takes for the potstickers to be cooked.
- The TJ’s Shortcut: Using a bag of Trader Joe’s Frozen Potstickers is the key that makes this delicious, full meal come together in under 20 minutes.
- Finish with Sesame Oil: Always add the toasted sesame oil at the very end, after you have turned off the heat. This preserves its delicate, nutty flavor, which can be destroyed by high heat.
