Description
A comforting and flavorful soup featuring tender dumplings simmered in a fragrant Thai red curry broth, combining creamy coconut milk with spicy red curry paste for a quick, cozy meal.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
4 cups vegetable broth
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 cup shredded cooked chicken (optional)
12–15 frozen or fresh dumplings (vegetable or meat-filled)
1 cup baby spinach or kale
Juice of 1 lime
Fresh cilantro and sliced green onions, for garnish
Red chili flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the Thai red curry paste and cook for 1 minute to release its flavors.
- Pour in vegetable broth and coconut milk, stirring to combine. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
- Add soy sauce and brown sugar, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Carefully add dumplings to the simmering soup and cook according to package instructions, about 6-8 minutes until tender and cooked through.
- If using, stir in shredded chicken and baby spinach, allowing greens to wilt in the hot soup.
- Remove pot from heat and stir in fresh lime juice.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, and red chili flakes if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Use frozen dumplings for convenience, or fresh dumplings for a softer texture.
Adjust spice level by adding more or less red curry paste and chili flakes.
For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and use vegetable dumplings.
Try adding peanut butter to the broth for a nuttier flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently on stove.
Freezing soup with dumplings is not recommended as dumplings may become mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
