Description
This Quick Coconut Curry Soup with Dumplings is a flavorful and comforting vegan dish featuring a creamy coconut milk and Thai red curry base, sautéed mushrooms, and tender vegan dumplings. It’s perfect for a cozy meal that’s easy to prepare and packed with vibrant, aromatic ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Soup Base:
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 bag frozen vegan dumplings (12 to 15 pieces)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 4 scallions
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat for best flavor)
- 1/2 cup chopped cremini mushrooms
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 tbsp red Thai curry paste (Thai Kitchen brand recommended)
For Serving and Garnish:
- 2 to 3 tsp chili oil
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro (fresh)
- 1 tbsp sliced scallion greens
- 1 tbsp crunchy garlic
Instructions
- Prepare Aromatics: Heat avocado oil in a heavy-bottom pot over medium-low heat. Once hot, add diced onion, the white parts of scallions (finely chopped), and minced garlic. Sprinkle in salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and begin to caramelize to develop a lovely sweetness.
- Sauté Mushrooms: Add chopped cremini mushrooms to the pot with the softened aromatics. Sauté until mushrooms are tender and most of their moisture has evaporated.
- Add Seasonings and Broth: Stir in red Thai curry paste, sugar, and soy sauce. Sauté for about one minute to toast the curry paste and dissolve the seasonings. Pour in vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add Coconut Milk: Pour in full-fat coconut milk and stir until fully combined. Bring the soup back to a gentle simmer for a rich, creamy texture.
- Cook Dumplings: Add the frozen vegan dumplings directly into the simmering soup. Cook over medium-low heat for about 7 minutes, or until the dumplings have thawed and are heated through.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot soup and dumplings into bowls. Garnish with chili oil, sliced scallion greens, chopped fresh cilantro, and crunchy garlic for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using full-fat coconut milk enriches the soup’s flavor and texture.
- Take your time caramelizing the onions for added sweetness and depth.
- Frozen vegan dumplings can vary in size; ensure they are cooked through before serving.
- Adjust chili oil quantity to your preferred spice level.
- For a gluten-free option, verify that the dumplings and soy sauce are gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350 ml)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
