Description
Coconut curry soup with dumplings blends Thai and Indian culinary traditions into a hearty meal. Spicy, creamy broth and delicate dumplings create a comforting experience you will savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (1 L) vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 ml) coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
- 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps red curry paste (or yellow for a milder flavor)
- 2 tbsps coconut milk (or water)
- 2 tbsps soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsps lime juice (plus wedges for serving)
- 2 tbsps fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley), finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Base: Heat coconut oil in a large pot, then gently sizzle onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant and translucent.
- Build Flavor Foundation: Stir in curry paste and turmeric, creating a vibrant aromatic base that infuses the entire dish with depth and complexity.
- Create Liquid Canvas: Whisk vegetable broth and coconut milk into the spiced mixture, forming a smooth, golden-hued liquid that will cradle the vegetables and dumplings.
- Vegetable Integration: Add carrots, mushrooms, and sweet potato cubes, allowing them to simmer and absorb the rich curry essence, softening and releasing their natural sweetness.
- Dumpling Preparation: Combine flour, herbs, and seasonings to craft a delicate dough, then gently drop spoonfuls into the simmering soup, watching them expand and become pillowy.
- Final Flourish: Garnish with fresh cilantro and a bright lime squeeze, elevating the soup’s complex flavors with a zesty, herbaceous touch before serving hot in deep bowls.
Notes
- Optimize Oil Temperature: Ensure coconut oil is just shimmering but not smoking to prevent burning and preserve delicate flavors.
- Balance Spice Levels: Adjust curry paste quantity based on personal heat tolerance, tasting gradually during cooking for perfect seasoning.
- Dumpling Technique: Mix dumpling dough gently and avoid overmixing to maintain light, fluffy texture; drop spoonfuls quickly to prevent dense, heavy results.
- Vegetable Timing: Add root vegetables like sweet potatoes earlier and delicate mushrooms later to maintain ideal texture and prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg