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Close-up of potsticker dumpling soup with vegetables in a light broth.

1-Pot Potsticker Soup (Paleo, AIP, Keto, Whole30, Gluten-Free)

This 1-pot potsticker soup delivers cozy dumpling-shop flavor in a quick, easy bowl, using ginger, garlic, green onion, savory coconut aminos, and a rich broth. It’s filling and comforting with tender ground meat and crisp-tender vegetables, without wrappers or gluten. It’s designed to fit Paleo, Keto, Whole30, gluten-free, and can be adapted for AIP.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Asian inspired
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken or ground turkey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 6 cups chicken broth or bone broth
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos
  • 3 cups napa cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1½ cups mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup zucchini, diced or sliced
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot. Add ginger, garlic, and the white parts of the green onions, then sauté briefly until fragrant.
  2. Add ground meat and break it into small crumbles. Cook until mostly browned.
  3. Pour in broth and stir in coconut aminos. Scrape up any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pot.
  4. Add vegetables based on cook time (mushrooms and carrots earlier; napa cabbage or zucchini later) and simmer until tender.
  5. Taste, then finish with the green onion tops and any optional toppings you like. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free, Whole30-friendly savory flavor.
  • For AIP, skip black pepper and sesame oil.
  • For AIP, use avocado oil and finish with lime juice for extra flavor.
  • Always check broth labels to make sure ingredients are compliant for your plan.
  • For keto, keep it lower-carb by using more mushrooms, zucchini, spinach, and cabbage.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat gently on the stove for the best texture.
  • For meal prep, store veggies separately and add when reheating to avoid softness.
  • Freeze well when kept simple (broth + meat + sturdy veggies like mushrooms).