Description
This Coconut Curry Soup with Dumplings is a flavorful Asian-inspired vegetarian dish combining a creamy coconut curry broth with tender vegetable-filled dumplings. Aromatic spices and fresh ginger create a warming, comforting soup perfect for any season.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dumplings Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Spices: Mix in red curry paste, ground turmeric, and ground coriander. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to bloom the spices and enhance their flavors.
- Simmer Soup Base: Pour in the vegetable broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cook Vegetables: Add thinly sliced carrots and mushrooms to the simmering soup. Cook for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Prepare Dumpling Dough: While the soup simmers, in a bowl combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in coconut milk and water until a sticky dough forms. Fold in chopped fresh cilantro.
- Cook Dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering soup. Cover the pot and cook for 10-12 minutes until the dumplings are puffed and fully cooked through.
- Finish with Spinach: Stir in baby spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve Hot: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately for a warming and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For extra heat, add sliced chili or a dash of chili oil to the soup.
- Substitute soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
