Description
A cozy, weeknight-friendly soup: creamy coconut and red curry meld with savory veg, and store-bought frozen dumplings make it a fast, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup onion, finely diced
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (separate whites and greens)
- ½ cup cremini mushrooms, finely diced
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp avocado oil (or other neutral oil)
- 1 tbsp red Thai curry paste
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 (12–15 piece) bag frozen vegan dumplings
- Garnishes: chili oil, sliced scallion greens, crispy fried garlic, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Warm a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat and add the avocado oil.
- Add the diced onion, the white parts of the scallions, and the minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add the chopped cremini mushrooms and a pinch of salt; continue cooking until the mushrooms have released their moisture and are tender.
- Stir in the red Thai curry paste, then add a small pinch of sugar and a splash of soy sauce (if using). Cook for 30–60 seconds to toast the paste and release its aromas.
- Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture up to a gentle simmer.
- Stir the coconut milk into the simmering broth, return to a low simmer, and taste—adjust seasoning if needed.
- Add the frozen dumplings straight from the bag and simmer gently over medium-low heat for about 7 minutes, or until the dumplings are heated through and cooked per package directions. Avoid a vigorous boil so the dumplings stay tender.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and finish with a drizzle of chili oil, scallion greens, crispy garlic, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Don’t boil hard after adding dumplings—gentle simmer keeps them pillowy.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer broth; light coconut milk thins it out.
- If you want greens, stir in baby bok choy or spinach during the last 1–2 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg