Here’s a Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup recipe—warm, spicy, and comforting with soft dumplings swimming in a fragrant, creamy broth.
Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup
Ingredients
For the Dumplings:
- 1 package (about 12–16) store-bought or homemade dumplings (pork, chicken, shrimp, or veggie)
- Optional: garnish with chopped cilantro, green onions
For the Soup:
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 tbsp Thai red curry paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
- 1–2 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
- 1 tbsp lime juice (fresh)
- 1 tsp sugar or honey
- Optional: sliced chili for heat
Instructions
1. Prepare the curry base
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Stir in red curry paste and cook 1–2 minutes.
2. Add liquids
- Pour in broth and coconut milk.
- Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar.
3. Cook the dumplings
- Add dumplings to simmering soup.
- Cook according to package instructions (usually 6–8 minutes for fresh/frozen dumplings) until cooked through.
4. Add vegetables
- In the last 2–3 minutes, add bell pepper and spinach/bok choy.
- Simmer just until vegetables are tender but bright and crisp.
5. Serve
- Ladle soup into bowls with dumplings.
- Garnish with cilantro, green onions, and optional chili slices.
- Serve hot, with lime wedges on the side.
Tips
- Dumplings: Fresh or frozen work; if frozen, add a couple extra minutes to cooking time.
- Spice level: Adjust curry paste and optional chili.
- Broth depth: Add a splash of soy sauce or miso for extra umami if desired.
- Make-ahead: The curry base can be made ahead; add dumplings and fresh vegetables just before serving.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut version using store-bought dumplings and curry paste that’s ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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