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Thai Soup with Red Curry Dumplings and Coconut Milk

This flavorful Thai soup features red curry dumplings and creamy coconut milk, perfect for a cozy night or a festive gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Dumplings
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1/2 cup boiling water Add slowly to form a dough
  • pinch salt
For the Soup
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For sautéing
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz)
  • 2 cups chopped vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, snow peas) Feel free to customize
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian option)
  • 1 piece lime, juiced
  • to taste fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Make the Dumplings
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, red curry paste, and salt. Slowly add the boiling water and stir until it forms a dough. Knead until smooth (about 5 minutes). Cover and let rest.
Prep the Soup
  1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until it’s translucent. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
Add the Goodness
  1. Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in the coconut milk, mixed vegetables, and fish sauce (or soy sauce). Simmer for about 10 minutes.
Shape Your Dumplings
  1. Dust a clean surface with flour and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out small circles or squares (about 2 inches in diameter). Place a teaspoon of soup mixture inside and fold the dough over to form dumplings.
Cook the Dumplings
  1. Carefully add the dumplings to the simmering soup. Allow them to cook for about 5-7 minutes or until they float to the top.
Final Touch
  1. Stir in the lime juice and adjust your seasoning if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.

Notes

If your dumplings look a little misshaped, embrace the ‘rustic’ look! Customize the veggies based on what you have at home. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge; it tastes better the next day.