Description
This Thai-inspired Red Curry Dumpling Soup features a creamy coconut milk and red curry broth brimming with fresh vegetables and tender dumplings. It’s a warm, hearty, and easy one-pot meal that comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for a comforting dinner with bold, vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Aromatics
- ½ onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
Broth and Seasoning
- 1-2 tbsp Thai red curry paste, or to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 15 oz coconut milk
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt, to taste
- Cooking oil, for sautéing
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Dumplings
- 1 lb frozen dumplings
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Heat a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat and drizzle with cooking oil once hot. Sauté diced onions until soft and translucent, then add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Add vegetables: Stir in broccoli florets, diced zucchini, sliced carrots, and red bell pepper slices. Sauté the vegetables briefly for about 30 seconds to begin softening while maintaining some crunch.
- Incorporate curry paste: Mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons of Thai red curry paste, adjusting to your preferred spice level, and stir well to coat the vegetables and release the paste’s aromatic oils.
- Add broth and bring to boil: Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and increase the heat to bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Add coconut milk: Stir in the coconut milk and return the soup to a boil, creating a rich, creamy curry broth base.
- Cook dumplings: Add the frozen dumplings directly into the boiling soup and cook according to the package instructions, ensuring they are fully cooked through, usually about 5-8 minutes depending on the dumpling type.
- Finish and season: Stir in the juice of one lime and the fish sauce, then season the soup with salt to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed to balance the flavors.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve hot for a delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red curry paste depending on your spice tolerance.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian option but note the fish sauce will still be non-vegetarian.
- If using fresh dumplings, adjust cooking time accordingly.
- For a thicker soup, reduce the broth slightly or simmer a bit longer before adding dumplings.
- Garnish with extra lime wedges for added brightness.
