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Comforting Thai Potsticker Soup for Cozy Nights In Recipe

Name: Comforting Thai Potsticker Soup for Cozy Nights In Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 12 pieces Potstickers (homemade or frozen); 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth; 1 can Coconut Milk (about 13.5 oz); 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce; 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice; 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (minced); 3 cloves Garlic (minced); 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped); 1/4 cup Green Onions (sliced); Splash of cooking oil (for sautéing)

Bylina Carter January 18, 2026January 18, 2026

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Introduction

This Comforting Thai Potsticker Soup is perfect for cozy nights in. It combines tender potstickers with a rich, creamy coconut broth infused with ginger, garlic, and fresh lime for a delightful balance of flavors.

A close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy soup showing a warm golden color with a slightly oily texture on top. Inside the soup are small, round dumplings with soft, smooth, beige dough, each dumpling having a ruffled edge and a green leafy herb, likely cilantro, either inside or floating on top. One dumpling is held above the bowl by a shiny silver spoon, showing its translucent dough and fresh green herb inside. More chopped leafy herbs are scattered throughout the soup, creating a fresh contrast to the creamy broth. The white bowl sits on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

12 pieces Potstickers (homemade or frozen)
4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth

1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (minced)
3 cloves Garlic (minced)

1 can Coconut Milk
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce

2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped)
1/4 cup Green Onions (sliced)

Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant.
Step 2: Pour in the broth and coconut milk, stirring gently to combine into a creamy mixture.
Step 3: Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.

Step 4: Add the potstickers to the simmering broth and cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through and tender.
Step 5: Adjust seasoning by adding soy sauce, then stir in fresh lime juice.
Step 6: Garnish the soup with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions before serving.

Step 7: Ladle the soup into bowls, making sure each serving includes several potstickers. Enjoy hot!

Tips & Variations

For a spicier version, add a splash of chili oil or some sliced fresh chili to the soup before serving.
Use vegetable broth to make this recipe vegetarian-friendly.

Fresh homemade potstickers add extra flavor but frozen ones work well for convenience.
Add thinly sliced mushrooms or spinach for extra texture and nutrition.

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through, stirring occasionally. Potstickers may soften over time, so it’s best enjoyed fresh.

How to Serve

A close-up view of a bowl of creamy soup with several dumplings floating on the surface. The dumplings are light beige with soft, delicate folds, and one dumpling is held by a shiny silver spoon near the center, filled with fresh green herbs inside. The soup is creamy yellow with small orange oil drops spreading across, and fresh green parsley leaves are scattered throughout, adding a fresh contrast. The bowl is white and sits on 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 frozen potstickers directly in the soup?

Yes, frozen potstickers can be added straight to the simmering broth; just ensure to cook them for the full 5-7 minutes until heated through.

Can I substitute coconut milk with another ingredient?

You can use heavy cream or a non-dairy milk like almond or cashew milk, but coconut milk provides a unique creaminess and flavor characteristic of this soup.