Potsticker Soup

INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 8 ounces thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons grated or minced fresh ginger
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 16 to 20 ounces frozen potstickers
- 5 scallions, thinly sliced and divided
- 3 baby bok choy, ends trimmed off and leaves separated
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- Freshly-ground black pepper
- Optional toppings: chili crisp, toasted sesame seeds, furikake seasoning, fried garlic
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large stockpot or dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté, stirring occasionally, until browned. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 to 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth and soy sauce, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil. Add the frozen potstickers, half of the scallions, and bok choy, stirring to combine. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until the potstickers are heated through.
- Stir in the sesame oil and black pepper, to taste. Adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or black pepper, as needed.
- Generously garnish with the remaining scallions, and any of the additional toppings that you’d like. Serve immediately.