Slow Cooker Asian Wedding Soup with Pork Meatballs and Potstickers

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Comforting slow cooker soup featuring tender pork meatballs, potstickers, and a flavorful Asian broth simmered to perfection. This asian-inspired asian fusion ready in about 255 minutes pairs pound ground pork, stalks, finely chopped green onions, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 240 min Serves 6 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground pork, 4 finely chopped green onions, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Step 2: Place the pork meatballs in the bottom of a slow cooker, then add 8 cups chicken broth, 2 thinly sliced medium carrots, and 6 sliced medium shiitake mushrooms.
  3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until meatballs are cooked through and broth is flavorful.
  4. Step 4: During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add 12 frozen potstickers and 3 cups baby spinach to the slow cooker. Cover and cook until potstickers are tender and spinach is wilted.
  5. Step 5: Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then ladle soup into bowls and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for a fresh finish.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow Cooker Asian Wedding Soup with Pork Meatballs and Potstickers take to make?

Total time is about 255 minutes (15 min prep + 240 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Slow Cooker Asian Wedding Soup with Pork Meatballs and Potstickers?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pound ground pork from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Slow Cooker Asian Wedding Soup with Pork Meatballs and Potstickers?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Slow Cooker Asian Wedding Soup with Pork Meatballs and Potstickers for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Slow Cooker Asian Wedding Soup with Pork Meatballs and Potstickers?

Asian asian fusion like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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