Description
Warm, rich, and bursting with flavor, this Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup combines comforting dumplings with the bold, aromatic spices of Thai red curry. It’s the perfect meal to cozy up with on any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, peas)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup dumpling wrappers (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 pound ground chicken or tofu
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until aromatic, about 1 minute.
- Add the red curry paste and stir well. Let it cook for 2 more minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Pour in the coconut milk and broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and frozen vegetables. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare your dumplings with ground chicken or tofu and seasonings of your choice.
- Drop the dumplings into the simmering soup. Cook for 5-7 minutes until they float and are fully done.
- Stir in chopped cilantro, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the dumplings to keep their texture tender. Adjust curry paste based on your spice level. Light coconut milk and veggie dumpling fillings are great options for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: thai curry, dumpling soup, red curry, cozy soup, spicy soup