Description
A rich and fragrant Thai-inspired soup featuring a velvety coconut curry broth and tender, savory dumplings. Perfect for cozy dinners with a flavorful kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 4 cups (32 fl oz / 960 ml) vegetable broth
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemongrass stalk, bruised
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 pound (450 g) ground chicken or pork
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- About 30 store-bought round dumpling wrappers
- Fresh basil or cilantro leaves for garnish
- Thinly sliced red chili (optional)
- Extra lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prep the broth ingredients: bruise the lemongrass stalk, mince garlic and ginger, and stir the coconut milk to combine cream and liquid.
- Make the dumpling filling by mixing ground chicken or pork with minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, cilantro, and soy sauce until just combined.
- Assemble the dumplings by placing about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each wrapper, wetting the edges with water, folding in half, and sealing tightly. Freeze extras on parchment-lined trays if desired.
- Cook the broth by heating oil in a large pot over medium heat, adding garlic, ginger, and lemongrass, stirring until fragrant. Add red curry paste and cook for another minute.
- Add vegetable broth, coconut milk, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Carefully drop dumplings into the simmering broth and cook for 8-10 minutes until they float and are cooked through. Stir gently to prevent sticking.
- Remove lemongrass stalk, stir in fresh lime juice, and adjust seasoning with more fish sauce or lime juice if desired.
- Serve soup and dumplings in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro or basil leaves, sliced red chili, and extra lime wedges.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Creamy Thai Coconut Curry, Dumpling Soup, Thai Soup, Coconut Curry