Description
This vibrant Coconut Curry Soup with Dumplings is a flavorful and comforting vegan dish combining creamy coconut milk, aromatic Thai red curry, and tender vegan dumplings. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal, it features a harmonious balance of spicy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors simmered together in a rich broth.
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 scallions, and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute, then sprinkle with salt. Continue cooking until onions are soft and beginning to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the mushrooms: Add finely chopped cremini mushrooms to the pot, stir well, and cook until the mushrooms soften and release their moisture, about 3 minutes.
- Add curry paste and seasonings: Stir in the red Thai curry paste, sugar, and soy sauce. Sauté for another minute to combine flavors and gently toast the curry paste, releasing aromatic spices.
- Add liquids: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. After a couple of minutes, add the coconut milk and stir well. Return to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the dumplings: Carefully add frozen vegan dumplings to the simmering soup, making sure they are submerged. Cook on medium-low heat for about 7 minutes until dumplings are heated through and tender.
- Garnish and serve: Ladle hot soup and dumplings into bowls. Drizzle chili oil to taste, and sprinkle with scallion greens, crispy garlic, and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Ensure dumplings are fully submerged in the simmering soup to cook evenly.
- Adjust the chili oil quantity according to your spice preference.
- You can substitute vegan dumplings with your favorite store-bought or homemade variety.
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk.
