Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup with Coconut Milk
This Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup features a rich and creamy coconut curry broth infused with fragrant Thai red curry paste, ginger, and garlic. Tender dumplings simmered alongside mushrooms and fresh greens make this one-pot meal a comforting and quick option, bursting with bold flavors perfect for warming up on chilly nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
- 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 fragrant and aromatic.
- Add Broth & Coconut Milk: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and the full-fat coconut milk into the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Season the Broth: Add the fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegetarian option), sugar, and lime juice to the simmering broth. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed to balance the flavors.
- Add Dumplings: Gently add the frozen dumplings or pot stickers into the simmering broth. Allow them to cook uncovered for 6–8 minutes, or according to the package instructions, until they are cooked 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 just tender and wilted.
- Serve Hot: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with optional toppings such as sliced red chili, fresh cilantro, Thai basil, and green onions to enhance flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut milk to achieve a silky and rich broth.
- For extra heartiness, add rice noodles or tofu to the soup.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the amount of Thai red curry paste according to your preference.
- Store broth and dumplings separately if keeping leftovers to maintain texture and freshness.