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Curry Dumpling Soup

Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Make Thai-inspired curry dumpling soup at home—easy, aromatic, and comforting!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • ½ onion diced
  • 4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped ginger or 1-inch piece
  • 1 tablespoon chopped lemongrass or paste optional
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 14 ounces canned coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 pound frozen dumplings potstickers or wontons
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 lime
  • Toppings: sliced green onions minced cilantro, Thai basil, fried onions, chile oil or chili crisp

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Onions

  • Heat oil over medium in a 4–5 quart pot or Dutch oven until shimmering. Add diced onions and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 2: Add Aromatics

  • Stir in the Thai red curry paste, ginger, optional lemongrass, and garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3: Add Liquids & Simmer

  • Increase heat to medium-high. Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk. Bring to a low boil, then reduce to an active simmer, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 4: Cook Dumplings & Season

  • Add fish sauce and sugar. Stir in frozen dumplings and cook according to package directions—usually just a few minutes—until cooked through.

Step 5: Finish with Fresh Greens

  • Turn off the heat. Add spinach, green onions, and cilantro. Let sit until the spinach wilts. Squeeze in the juice of half a lime and stir. Taste and add more lime if desired.

Step 6: Serve & Garnish

  • Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes: sliced green onions, cilantro, Thai basil, fried onions, or a drizzle of chili crisp.