Description
A flavorful and comforting quick coconut curry soup packed with aromatic spices, creamy coconut milk, and tender vegan dumplings. Perfect for a warming meal that’s easy to prepare on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
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 (white and green parts separated)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1/2 cup chopped cremini mushrooms
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 tbsp red Thai curry paste
For Serving and Garnish
- 2 to 3 tsp chili oil
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp sliced scallion greens
- 1 tbsp crunchy garlic
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Aromatics: Heat avocado oil in a heavy-bottom pot over medium-low heat. Add diced onion, white parts of scallions (finely chopped), minced garlic, and sprinkle with salt. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until onions soften and begin to caramelize, enhancing the soup’s sweetness.
- Sauté Mushrooms: Add chopped cremini mushrooms to the pot and sauté until tender and most of the moisture evaporates, intensifying their flavor.
- Add Curry Paste and Seasonings: Stir in the red Thai curry paste, sugar, and soy sauce. Sauté for about one minute to toast the curry paste and dissolve the seasonings.
- Simmer Broth: Pour in vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer to blend the flavors.
- Add Coconut Milk: Pour in full-fat coconut milk and stir well to combine. Bring the soup back to a gentle simmer for richness and creaminess.
- Cook Dumplings: Add frozen vegan dumplings directly into the simmering soup. Cook over medium-low heat for about 7 minutes until the dumplings are heated through and tender.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle soup and dumplings into bowls. Garnish with chili oil, sliced scallion greens, chopped fresh cilantro, and crunchy garlic for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using full-fat coconut milk adds a richer, creamier taste to the soup.
- Take your time caramelizing the onions for a deeper, sweeter flavor base.
- Adjust chili oil amount based on your desired spice level.
- Frozen vegan dumplings can be substituted with freshly made or store-bought varieties as preferred.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure soy sauce and dumplings are certified gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
