Easy Thai Coconut Curry Dumpling Soup Recipe
A flavorful and comforting Thai-inspired coconut curry dumpling soup that combines the spicy richness of red curry with tender dumplings and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil (sesame or vegetable oil)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons red Thai curry paste
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Vegetables
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach or chopped bok choy
Dumplings and Garnishes
- 15–20 frozen dumplings (pork, chicken, or veggie)
- 2 scallions, sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the aromatics: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
- Add curry paste: Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1 minute to release its aroma and deepen the flavor.
- Add liquids: Pour in vegetable or chicken broth and coconut milk, whisking to combine and create a smooth curry soup base.
- Season the soup: Stir in soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 5–7 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Cook carrots: Add the thinly sliced carrots to the soup and cook until slightly softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Cook dumplings: Add frozen dumplings and cook according to package instructions, usually 6–8 minutes, until they are heated through and tender.
- Wilt greens: Stir in baby spinach or chopped bok choy and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with sliced scallions and chopped fresh cilantro. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth to keep the soup vegetarian or chicken broth for a richer flavor.
- Adjust the amount of red curry paste to control the spiciness of the soup.
- Frozen dumplings can be pork, chicken, or veggie depending on your preference.
- Fresh lime juice is preferred for the best citrus flavor.
- For a thicker soup, reduce the amount of broth slightly or simmer longer.
- Garnishes like scallions and cilantro can be replaced with fresh basil for a different herbal note.
- This soup can be made gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce and ensuring dumplings are gluten-free.
Keywords: Thai soup, coconut curry soup, dumpling soup, easy Thai recipe, comfort food, quick dinner, spicy soup
