Description
This Easy Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of Thai red curry, coconut milk, and dumplings creates a deliciously satisfying meal that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
For the Dumplings:
- 1 (12 oz) bag frozen dumplings (pork, chicken, or veggie)
For the Soup Garnish:
- 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- juice of ½ lime
- chopped cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
- Add curry paste: Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Add broth and coconut milk: Pour in the broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Cook dumplings: Add the frozen dumplings and cook according to package instructions, until tender and heated through.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the spinach, carrots, and bell pepper. Simmer until vegetables are tender.
- Finish and serve: Squeeze lime juice over the soup, garnish with cilantro or green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
- Experiment with different types of frozen dumplings for variety.
- For extra spice, add chili flakes or chili oil to the soup.
- This soup is a quick and flavorful option for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
