Description
This Thai-inspired creamy red curry coconut milk broth soup is loaded with vibrant vegetables and tender dumplings, creating a warm and hearty one-pot dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a comforting meal with a delicious balance of spicy, tangy, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- ½ onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
Broth & Seasonings
- 1-2 tbsp Thai red curry paste (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 15 oz coconut milk
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt, to taste
Other Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen dumplings
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooking oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Heat and sauté onions: Heat a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Once hot, drizzle with cooking oil. Add diced onions and sauté until they become soft and translucent.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.
- Add vegetables: Add broccoli florets, diced zucchini, sliced carrots, and sliced red bell pepper to the pot. Sauté the mixture for 30 seconds to slightly soften the vegetables.
- Incorporate curry paste: Mix in the Thai red curry paste evenly with the vegetables to release its aromatic flavors.
- Add chicken broth and bring to boil: Pour in the chicken broth and increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add coconut milk and re-boil: Stir in the coconut milk and allow the soup to return to a boil, blending the creamy texture with the curry flavors.
- Cook dumplings: Add the frozen dumplings to the boiling broth and cook according to the package instructions, ensuring the dumplings are thoroughly cooked through.
- Finish soup: Stir in fresh lime juice and season with salt to taste, balancing the flavors with acidity and saltiness.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish the soup with chopped cilantro, and serve hot. Enjoy your hearty Thai red curry dumpling soup!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Thai red curry paste based on your preferred spice level.
- If vegetarian, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and choose vegetarian-friendly dumplings.
- You can add other vegetables such as snap peas or mushrooms for variation.
- Use fresh dumplings if available for better texture and flavor; cooking times may vary.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure dumplings and curry paste are gluten-free.
