Description

A comforting and flavorful Thai Curry Dumpling Soup combining tender dumplings with a rich red curry broth infused with coconut milk, ginger, and aromatic herbs. This easy soup is perfect for a quick meal, featuring fresh vegetables and a vibrant balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

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

Dumplings and Vegetables

8–10 frozen dumplings or pot stickers
1 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake or cremini)
1 cup baby spinach or bok choy

Garnishes

Sliced red chili
Fresh cilantro
Thai basil
Green onions

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Instructions

Sauté Aromatics: Heat 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 becomes fragrant, releasing the flavors.
Add Broth & Coconut Milk: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth along with the full-fat coconut milk. Stir ingredients to combine well and bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
Season the Broth: Add fish sauce or soy sauce, sugar, and lime juice to the simmering broth. Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed to balance the sweet, salty, and tangy flavors.
Add Dumplings: Gently add the frozen dumplings or pot stickers into the soup. Allow them to cook for 6–8 minutes, or according to the package instructions, until they are heated 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 tender but still fresh.
Serve Hot: Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with fresh herbs like cilantro and Thai basil, sliced red chili for heat, and chopped green onions for a fresh finish. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

You can substitute fish sauce with soy sauce for a vegetarian version.
Adjust the amount of red curry paste for desired spice level.
Use fresh dumplings if preferred, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
Add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrition.
To make the soup vegan, use vegetable broth and soy sauce instead of fish sauce.