Description
This vibrant Coconut Curry Soup with Dumplings is a comforting vegan dish featuring a rich blend of red Thai curry, creamy coconut milk, and tender vegetables. Paired with warming vegan dumplings, this quick and flavorful soup is perfect for a satisfying meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
- 1 Cup Onion, finely chopped
- 4 Scallions, finely chopped (separate white and green parts)
- ½ Cup Cremini Mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon Red Thai Curry Paste
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 3 Cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 Teaspoon Soy Sauce
- 1 Cup Coconut Milk (unsweetened)
- 1 Teaspoon Sugar
Dumplings and Garnish
- 1 Bag Frozen Vegan Dumplings (about 12-15 dumplings)
- 2-3 Teaspoons Chili Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Scallion greens (the green part of the scallions)
- 1 Tablespoon Crispy Garlic
- 1 Tablespoon Cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatics: Heat avocado oil in a heavy-bottom pot over medium-low heat. Add finely chopped onions, the white parts of the scallions, and minced garlic. Sauté for a minute, sprinkle in salt, and cook until onions soften and begin to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the mushrooms: Stir in the finely chopped cremini mushrooms, cook until they soften and release moisture, about 3 minutes.
- Add curry paste and seasonings: Mix in the red Thai curry paste, sugar, and soy sauce. Sauté for another minute to blend flavors and toast the curry paste, releasing its spices.
- Add liquids: Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. After 2 minutes, add coconut milk and stir well. Return to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the dumplings: Carefully add frozen vegan dumplings to the simmering soup, ensuring they’re submerged. Cook on medium-low heat for about 7 minutes, until heated through and tender.
- Garnish and serve: Ladle soup and dumplings into bowls. Drizzle chili oil to taste and sprinkle with scallion greens, crispy garlic, and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use unsweetened coconut milk to keep the soup rich without added sugars.
- Adjust chili oil quantity to your preferred spice level.
- Frozen vegan dumplings can be substituted with fresh if available, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- If you prefer a spicier soup, add extra red Thai curry paste or fresh chilies.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the dumplings and soy sauce used are gluten-free.
