Description
This Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup combines the rich, creamy, and spicy flavors of a Thai red curry coconut broth with tender, juicy dumplings. It’s a quick, comforting one-pot meal featuring aromatic ginger and garlic, a hint of lime, and fresh vegetables, making it perfect for warming up on chilly days.
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado)
- 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp lime juice
Dumplings and Vegetables
- 8–10 frozen dumplings or pot stickers
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake or cremini)
- 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
Optional Toppings
- Sliced red chili
- Fresh cilantro
- Thai basil
- Green onions
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the neutral oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the Thai red curry paste, minced garlic, and freshly grated ginger. Stir continuously for 1–2 minutes until the mixture is aromatic and well combined.
- Add Broth & Coconut Milk: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and the full-fat coconut milk. Stir everything together and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Season the Broth: Add fish sauce (or soy sauce if making vegetarian), sugar, and lime juice to the simmering broth. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed to balance saltiness, sweetness, and acidity.
- Add Dumplings: Gently place the frozen dumplings into the simmering soup. Allow them to cook for 6–8 minutes, or according to the package instructions, until they are heated through and tender.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the sliced mushrooms and baby spinach or bok choy. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still vibrant in color.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup and dumplings into bowls. Top with optional sliced red chili, fresh cilantro, Thai basil, and green onions as desired for added flavor and freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Adjust the amount of curry paste according to your spice preference.
- Using frozen dumplings makes this recipe quick and easy; fresh dumplings can also be used but might require different cooking times.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, simmer a bit longer to reduce the broth slightly.
- Add additional vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrition and color.
