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Quick Coconut Curry Soup with Dumplings

Quick Coconut Curry Soup with Dumplings
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This Quick Coconut Curry Soup with Dumplings is a cozy, flavorful meal that comes together fast with simple ingredients. Creamy coconut milk, fragrant Thai red curry, and tender dumplings make it perfect for busy weeknights when you want something comforting but easy.

Ingredients

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For the Soup Base

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil

  • 1 cup diced onion

  • 4 scallions, white parts finely chopped (greens reserved for garnish)

  • 1 tbsp minced garlic

  • ½ cup chopped cremini mushrooms

  • 1 tbsp red Thai curry paste (Thai Kitchen recommended)

  • 1 tsp soy sauce

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • 3 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk

  • 1 bag frozen vegan dumplings (12–15 pieces)

For Serving & Garnish

  • 2–3 tsp chili oil

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 tbsp sliced scallion greens

  • 1 tbsp crunchy garlic

Instructions

  1. Sauté the aromatics
    Heat avocado oil in a heavy-bottom pot over medium-low heat. Add the diced onion, chopped scallion whites, garlic, and salt. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and lightly caramelized.

  2. Cook the mushrooms
    Add the chopped cremini mushrooms and sauté until tender and most of their moisture has evaporated.

  3. Build the curry base
    Stir in the red Thai curry paste, sugar, and soy sauce. Cook for about 1 minute to toast the paste and enhance its flavor.

  4. Simmer the soup
    Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the coconut milk, stirring until fully combined.

  5. Cook the dumplings
    Add the frozen dumplings directly to the simmering soup. Cook over medium-low heat for about 7 minutes, or until heated through.

  6. Serve
    Ladle the soup and dumplings into bowls. Garnish with chili oil, scallion greens, fresh cilantro, and crunchy garlic. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest, richest flavor.

  • Adjust the heat by adding more or less curry paste or chili oil.

  • Don’t rush the onions—slow cooking adds natural sweetness to the soup.

  • Swap dumplings with gyoza, potstickers, or even wontons if needed.

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