Description
A warm, comforting Thai-inspired soup made with a creamy coconut milk broth, flavorful red curry, and hearty potstickers, balanced by fresh vegetables and garnishes.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 small onion, thinly sliced
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1–2 tablespoons red curry paste (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon lime juice (or more to taste)
10–12 frozen vegetable or chicken potstickers (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Sliced green onions (for garnish)
Optional: chili flakes or sriracha for heat
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add garlic, ginger, and onion, and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer the broth for 5 minutes.
- Add the frozen potstickers and simmer for 6–8 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Stir in the spinach, carrots, and red bell pepper, cooking just until vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, soy sauce, or chili flakes if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, green onions, and additional heat if desired.
Notes
Use gluten-free potstickers and tamari for a gluten-free version.
Add cubed tofu or cooked shrimp for extra protein.
Customize with your favorite vegetables like mushrooms or snap peas.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently and add broth if needed.
Not recommended for freezing, as potstickers may become mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
