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Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup

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Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup is a rich and aromatic dish featuring tender dumplings in a spicy, creamy coconut curry broth. Packed with veggies, fresh herbs, and bold Thai flavors, it’s a quick, hearty, one-pot meal perfect for cozy nights.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (like avocado or vegetable oil)
  • 1/2 yellow onion or 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2–3 tbsp Thai red curry paste (adjust to taste)
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 12–16 store-bought or homemade dumplings (pork, chicken, veggie, or shrimp)
  • 1 cup mushrooms (shiitake or button), sliced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 2 cups baby spinach or chopped bok choy
  • Fresh basil or cilantro, for garnish
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Extra lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant and softened, about 3–4 minutes.
  2. Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to enhance flavor.
  3. Pour in coconut milk and broth. Add fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add dumplings to the simmering broth and cook for 5–8 minutes, until fully cooked.
  5. Stir in mushrooms and carrots, and cook for another 3–4 minutes until tender.
  6. Add spinach or bok choy and stir just until wilted.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and top with fresh herbs, green onions, and a squeeze of lime. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use frozen dumplings directly—just extend simmer time by a few minutes.
  • For a vegan version, use veggie dumplings, vegetable broth, and soy sauce instead of fish sauce.
  • Add rice noodles or cooked protein like tofu or chicken for variation.
  • Adjust curry paste to control spice level.
  • Soup thickens when stored—add water or broth to loosen while reheating.

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