Description
Red Curry Dumpling Soup is a quick, flavorful, and comforting meal featuring a spicy red curry broth, tender dumplings, and fresh vegetables. Ready in under 30 minutes, this soup balances spicy, sweet, and savory notes with creamy coconut milk and vibrant aromatics. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy days, it’s easily customizable to suit dietary preferences and seasonal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Broth & Base
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Dumplings
- 12 pre-made dumplings (chicken, shrimp, tofu, or vegetable-based)
Vegetables
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 cup snap peas
Aromatics & Flavorings
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Garnish
- Chopped fresh cilantro or Thai basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Aromatics: Heat a little oil in a pot over medium heat. Add finely minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1–2 minutes until fragrant to build the soup’s aromatic foundation.
- Build the Broth: Stir in the red curry paste and toast gently for about a minute. Pour in the coconut milk and broth, whisking to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer to blend the flavors.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add the bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas to the simmering broth. Cook for about 5 minutes until just tender but still crisp and colorful.
- Add the Dumplings: Gently drop the dumplings into the hot broth. Cook for 5–8 minutes (longer if frozen) until they float and are fully cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro or Thai basil for a fresh herbal note.
Notes
- Use fresh curry paste for best flavor over jarred versions.
- Do not overcook dumplings to avoid mushiness.
- Adjust lime juice and curry paste to balance sweet, sour, and spicy notes perfectly.
- Cut vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Keep broth at a gentle simmer to prevent coconut milk from splitting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg