Description
A flavorful and comforting Red Curry Dumpling Soup featuring a rich coconut milk broth, tender dumplings, and fresh vegetables simmered to perfection with aromatic red curry paste. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for a cozy meal, combining vibrant flavors and comforting textures in one bowl.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Aromatics
- 4 scallions (including whites, pale greens, and dark greens), sliced
- 3 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups baby bok choy, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Core Ingredients
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk
- 16 oz frozen dumplings (approximately 13-15)
Seasonings and Extras
- 1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
- 2 tsp fresh lime juice (or to taste)
- Optional: fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the scallions: Thinly slice the scallions, separating the whites and pale greens from the dark greens for garnish.
- Cook the aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced scallion whites and pale greens, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Sauté the mushrooms: Add the sliced cremini mushrooms to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add the vegetables and garlic: Stir in the chopped bok choy and minced garlic; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate the curry paste: Add the red curry paste and stir well to coat all the vegetables evenly.
- Simmer the broth: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and coconut milk, increasing heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes to develop flavors.
- Add the dumplings: Stir in the frozen dumplings, increase heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes until dumplings are hot through (see notes for alternative cooking times).
- Finish and serve: Remove the soup from heat. Stir in the salt and lime juice, adjusting seasoning to taste. Ladle into bowls, garnishing with dark green scallion tops and fresh cilantro leaves if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the frozen dumplings are fully cooked before serving for the best texture.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Adjust the amount of lime juice for desired acidity.
- The soup can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
