A cozy, flavor-packed Thai coconut curry soup filled with tender dumplings, fragrant herbs, and rich, creamy broth — perfect for chilly nights.
2 tbsp oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
2–3 tbsp Thai red curry paste
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
12–15 frozen dumplings
1 cup sliced mushrooms or baby spinach (optional)
Juice of 1 lime
Fresh cilantro, scallions, Thai basil for topping
Sauté onion in oil until soft. Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds.
Stir in curry paste; cook 1–2 minutes.
Add coconut milk and broth. Bring to simmer.
Stir in fish sauce and brown sugar. Simmer 5 minutes.
Add dumplings; cook 6–8 minutes until heated through.
Stir in vegetables and cook 2 more minutes.
Finish with lime juice. Serve hot, topped with herbs.