Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup
Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup is a vibrant and comforting dish that brings the flavors of Thailand to your kitchen. This soup features tender dumplings filled with ground chicken, infused with aromatic red curry paste, and enveloped in creamy coconut milk. Each spoonful delivers warmth and richness, making it perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, this delightful recipe will create memorable moments around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 3 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken or turkey with minced ginger and 2 tablespoons of red curry paste until well combined. Roll into small dumplings (about 1 inch in diameter).
- In a large pot over medium heat, bring vegetable broth to a gentle simmer. Stir in coconut milk and remaining tablespoon of red curry paste, adding bruised lemongrass stalks.
- Carefully drop dumplings into the simmering broth and cook for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Add chopped cilantro and any additional veggies (like bell peppers) to the pot. Simmer for another 3 minutes.
- Remove lemongrass stalks, adjust seasoning if needed, then ladle soup into bowls and garnish with extra cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg