Quick Coconut Curry Soup with Dumplings Recipe
A flavorful and comforting Quick Coconut Curry Soup with Dumplings that combines creamy coconut milk and spicy Thai red curry paste with tender vegan dumplings. This easy-to-make Asian-inspired soup blends sautéed aromatics, mushrooms, and a rich broth for a delicious meal ready in under 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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For the Soup Base:
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 4 scallions (white parts, finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped cremini mushrooms
- 1 tbsp red Thai curry paste (such as Thai Kitchen brand)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat for best flavor)
- 1 bag frozen vegan dumplings (12 to 15 pieces)
For Serving and Garnish:
- 2 to 3 tsp chili oil
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp sliced scallion greens
- 1 tbsp crunchy garlic
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat avocado oil in a heavy-bottom pot over medium-low heat. Once hot, add diced onion, the white parts of the scallions, and minced garlic. Sprinkle in salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and begin to caramelize, enhancing sweetness.
- Cook the Mushrooms: Add chopped cremini mushrooms to the pot with the aromatics. Sauté until mushrooms are tender and released moisture mostly evaporates.
- Build the Broth Base: Stir in red Thai curry paste, sugar, and soy sauce. Cook for about one minute to toast the curry paste and dissolve seasonings. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add Coconut Milk and Simmer: Pour in coconut milk and stir well to combine. Bring the soup back to a gentle simmer to integrate flavors and create a rich broth.
- Cook the Dumplings: Add frozen vegan dumplings directly to the simmering soup. Cook over medium-low heat for about 7 minutes until dumplings are thawed and heated through.
- Finish and Garnish: Ladle soup and dumplings into bowls. Garnish with chili oil, sliced scallion greens, chopped fresh cilantro, and crunchy garlic for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using full-fat coconut milk enhances the soup’s creaminess and richness.
- Slowly caramelizing onions adds natural sweetness and depth to the broth.
- Frozen vegan dumplings can be substituted with fresh or your favorite variety.
- Adjust chili oil garnish to taste depending on desired spice level.
- You can substitute avocado oil with coconut oil for a different nuance.
Keywords: coconut curry soup, vegan dumplings soup, quick Asian soup, Thai red curry soup, coconut milk soup, vegan soup, easy stovetop soup
