Description
Potsticker Soup is a rich, flavorful Chinese-inspired soup featuring all the classic potsticker fillings in a savory broth. This easy one-pot recipe is Paleo, Keto, Whole30, AIP-friendly, and naturally gluten-free, making it a comforting and healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups meat stock, broth, or bone broth
- 1¾ lb Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 lb ground pork
- 7 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 bunch scallions, whites and greens separated and sliced
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated or minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional for Keto)
- 2 tsp sea salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp ground white pepper (or ground ginger for AIP)
- 2 tbsp additional cooking fat, if needed
Instructions
- Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and white pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat until browned and no pink remains.
- Remove the cooked pork with a slotted spoon, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
- Add additional cooking fat if needed to total 2–3 tablespoons.
- Add the Napa cabbage and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sauté for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Return the pork to the pot. Add the broth, scallion whites (omit for Keto), ginger, and garlic.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the coconut aminos and sliced scallion greens.
- Garnish with extra scallions if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For Keto, omit the scallion whites and use only the green tops.
- For AIP, replace white pepper with ground ginger and avoid sesame oil.
- For non-AIP diets, toasted sesame oil adds authentic flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- This soup reheats beautifully and is perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese