Description
This Thai-inspired Red Curry Dumpling Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender dumplings simmered in a rich coconut and red curry broth, enhanced with fresh veggies and aromatic herbs. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal or when you crave something warm and satisfying.
Ingredients
Soup Base Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
- 2–3 tablespoons red curry paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced, grated, or crushed
- 2 teaspoons grated or minced fresh ginger
- 48 oz low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz)
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup lime juice, plus more for serving
Dumplings and Vegetables
- 24 ounces frozen mini wontons
- 1–2 cups chopped bok choy
Garnishes
- Thai basil, for serving
- Sliced green onion, for serving
- Chopped cilantro, for serving
- Chili crisp, for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil and sauté vegetables: Heat a large pot over medium heat, add the diced onion and sliced red bell pepper, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add aromatics and curry paste: Stir in the red curry paste, minced garlic, and grated ginger; sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add liquids and simmer: Pour in the chicken broth, coconut milk, coconut aminos, brown sugar, and lime juice, then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with additional salt, brown sugar, or lime juice as desired.
- Cook the dumplings: Increase heat to bring the soup back to a boil, add the frozen mini wontons, and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Finish with greens: Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped bok choy until just wilted.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with Thai basil, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and a spoonful of chili crisp for added flavor and heat.
Notes
- The amount of red curry paste can be adjusted based on your preferred spice level.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and use vegetarian-friendly dumplings.
- If you like your soup more tangy, add extra lime juice to taste.
- Chili crisp is optional but adds great depth and spice.
- Frozen mini wontons can be substituted with any dumplings or even potstickers if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
