Description
Hearty Thai red curry dumpling soup delivers a comforting flavor explosion of Southeast Asian cuisine. Spicy broth and delicate dumplings meld together, offering you a soul-warming culinary journey through delightful textures and rich, complex tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Main Ingredients:
- 12–15 dumplings (vegetarian, chicken, or pork)
- 1 can (14 ounces/400 milliliters) coconut milk
- 4 cups (1 liter) vegetable broth
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
- Fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- Green onions (finely chopped)
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Warm vegetable oil in a spacious pot over medium heat, creating a flavorful base for the Thai-inspired soup.
- Sauté chopped onions and crimson bell peppers for 3-4 minutes until they become translucent and slightly softened.
- Introduce minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, and vibrant red curry paste, stirring continuously to release their aromatic essence.
- Allow the spice mixture to bloom for 1-2 minutes, intensifying the fragrant blend of ingredients.
- Stream in vegetable broth, creamy coconut milk, umami-rich soy sauce, and a touch of brown sugar, whisking to create a harmonious liquid foundation.
- Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, allowing flavors to meld and develop depth.
- Carefully nestle frozen dumplings into the bubbling liquid, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Maintain a low simmer for 5-7 minutes, cooking dumplings until they become perfectly heated and delightfully tender.
- Gently fold in delicate baby spinach or crisp bok choy, watching the greens gracefully wilt into the soup.
- Transfer the steaming soup into serving bowls, creating an inviting presentation.
- Sprinkle fresh cilantro and sliced green onions as a final flourish, and place a zesty lime wedge alongside to brighten the dish.
Notes
- Choose dumplings carefully, selecting frozen varieties that complement Thai red curry flavors like pork, chicken, or vegetable-filled options.
- Swap vegetable broth with chicken or seafood stock for deeper umami profile if preferred dietary needs allow.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing red curry paste quantity, catering to individual heat tolerance without compromising authentic taste.
- Transform recipe into gluten-free version by using tamari instead of traditional soy sauce and selecting certified gluten-free dumplings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg