Name: Easy Thai Coconut Curry Dumpling Soup Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooking oil (sesame or vegetable oil); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 tablespoons red Thai curry paste; 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 2 carrots, thinly sliced; 15-20 frozen dumplings (chicken or veggie); 2 cups baby spinach or chopped bok choy; 2 scallions, sliced; Fresh cilantro, chopped

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Introduction

This Easy Thai Coconut Curry Dumpling Soup is a comforting bowl of flavorful broth, creamy coconut milk, and tender dumplings. It’s a simple, satisfying meal that combines the warmth of Thai spices with the heartiness of your favorite dumplings, perfect for any day you crave something quick and delicious.

The image shows a white bowl filled with a rich, creamy orange soup that has a smooth texture with tiny red specks spread throughout. Inside the soup, there are about eight dumplings, each pale yellow in color with soft, folded edges, sitting evenly spaced. A few pieces of bright green spinach leaves float on top, adding contrast to the warm colors. The bowl rests on a white marbled surface, giving a clean and fresh look to the scene. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cooking oil (sesame or vegetable oil)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons red Thai curry paste
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 carrots, thinly sliced
15-20 frozen dumplings (chicken or veggie)
2 cups baby spinach or chopped bok choy
2 scallions, sliced (for garnish)
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
Step 2: Add red curry paste and cook for 1 minute to release the aroma.
Step 3: Pour in broth and coconut milk, whisking until smooth.
Step 4: Stir in soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
Step 5: Add sliced carrots and cook until slightly softened, about 3–4 minutes.
Step 6: Add frozen dumplings and cook according to package instructions, usually 6–8 minutes.
Step 7: Stir in spinach or bok choy and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
Step 8: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with scallions and cilantro. Serve hot.

Tips & Variations

For extra heat, add a sliced chili or a dash of chili flakes along with the curry paste.
Use fresh dumplings if available for a more tender texture.
Swap spinach with kale or Swiss chard to vary greens.
For a richer broth, add a splash of fish sauce or a teaspoon of miso paste.

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat to avoid breaking down the coconut milk. Note that dumplings may firm up upon cooling, so reheat carefully to keep them tender.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with a creamy orange soup that has visible small oil droplets on the surface, dotted with green leafy herbs scattered around. Floating on top are seven light beige dumplings, each folded with pleated edges gathered at the center, arranged evenly within the bowl. There are also some wilted dark green spinach leaves partially submerged in the soup. A silver spoon rests on the edge of the bowl, dipping into the soup. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface with a light gray cloth loosely wrapped beside it. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of dumplings?

Yes, any variety of frozen dumplings will work well. Chicken, pork, vegetable, or shrimp dumplings will all complement the curry broth nicely.

Is this soup spicy?

The red Thai curry paste provides a mild to moderate spice level, but you can adjust the heat by adding more or less curry paste or incorporating fresh chilies to suit your taste.