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Irresistible Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup Recipe

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A comforting and flavorful soup with tender dumplings swimming in a rich, creamy Thai red curry broth, perfect for any time of year.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1216 frozen dumplings (pork, chicken, shrimp, or veggie)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass, minced or paste
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Finely mince the garlic, ginger, and lemongrass. Set aside.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and lemongrass, and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of Thai red curry paste and cook for another minute to release its flavors.
  4. Pour in 1 can of coconut milk and 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
  5. Mix in 1 tablespoon fish sauce and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
  6. Add the sliced bell pepper and carrot to the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes until they start to soften.
  7. Carefully add 12-16 frozen dumplings to the soup. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
  8. Stir in 2 cups of fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
  9. Squeeze in the juice of one lime and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot.

Notes

[‘Use high-quality curry paste for the best flavor.’, ‘Don’t overcook the dumplings to avoid them becoming mushy.’, ‘Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.’, ‘Prep vegetables and aromatics ahead of time to save time.’, ‘Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of curry paste.’]

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Keywords: Thai red curry, dumpling soup, coconut milk soup, quick dinner, comforting soup