Easy Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup (Print version)
A cozy one-pot Thai red curry dumpling soup with coconut broth, frozen dumplings, vegetables, lime, and fresh herbs.
# Ingredients:
For the soup base
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1 tablespoon neutral oil or coconut oil
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1 small shallot, thinly sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
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2-3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
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1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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6 oz (170 g) shiitake or cremini mushrooms, sliced
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4 cups (950 ml) low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
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1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) full-fat coconut milk
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1 tablespoon fish sauce, or soy sauce for vegetarian
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1 teaspoon brown sugar
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Salt, to taste
For the dumplings and finish
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1 lb (450 g) frozen potstickers, gyoza, or dumplings
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2 cups (60 g) baby spinach or chopped baby bok choy
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1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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1/4 cup Thai basil leaves or regular basil
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2 scallions, thinly sliced
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Crispy shallots or chili crisp, optional for serving
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Lime wedges, for serving
# Instructions:
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Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook for 2 minutes, then stir in the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add 2 tablespoons red curry paste and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute. The paste should smell fragrant and darken slightly. Add the extra tablespoon if you like more heat.
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Stir in the bell pepper and mushrooms. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, and a small pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle simmer.
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Add the frozen dumplings straight from the freezer. Simmer gently for 6-8 minutes, or until the wrappers are tender and the filling is hot. Stir carefully to avoid tearing them.
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Stir in the spinach or bok choy until just wilted, about 1 minute. Turn off the heat and add lime juice. Taste and adjust with more lime, fish sauce, or salt as needed.
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Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro, basil, scallions, and crispy shallots or chili crisp if using. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Good to know:
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Use frozen dumplings straight from the freezer. No thawing needed.
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For a thicker broth, simmer uncovered for 2-3 minutes before adding the dumplings.
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Add lime juice after turning off the heat for the freshest flavor.