Description
This Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup is a vibrant and comforting fusion dish featuring flavorful dumplings simmered in a creamy and aromatic red curry coconut broth. Enhanced with fresh vegetables and a zing of lime, this soup is perfect for a quick weeknight meal that’s both satisfying and exotic.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 can of coconut milk (13.5 oz)
- 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons of red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
Dumplings & Garnish
- 1 package of dumplings (about 12-16 pieces)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a large pot, combine the coconut milk and chicken or vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat to start developing the base of the soup.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the red curry paste, fish sauce, and brown sugar into the simmering broth. Mix well until the curry paste is fully incorporated and the broth is aromatic and slightly thickened.
- Cook Vegetables: Add the diced onion and sliced red bell pepper to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and release their flavors into the broth.
- Cook Dumplings: Add the dumplings to the simmering soup. Follow the package instructions for cooking time—typically around 5 to 8 minutes—until the dumplings are cooked through and tender.
- Finish with Lime Juice: Once the dumplings are fully cooked, stir in the lime juice to add a fresh, tangy brightness that balances the richness of the coconut curry.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves. Serve immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can use either chicken or vegetable broth depending on your dietary preference.
- Adjust the amount of red curry paste for desired spice level.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and substitute fish sauce with soy sauce or tamari.
- If fresh dumplings are unavailable, frozen dumplings work perfectly fine.
- Garnishing with fresh lime wedges can enhance the citrus flavor even more.
