Quick Coconut Curry Soup with Vegan Dumplings Recipe
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This Quick Coconut Curry Soup with Dumplings is a flavorful and comforting vegan dish combining rich coconut milk, aromatic Thai curry paste, tender cremini mushrooms, and savory vegan dumplings. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal with vibrant garnishes that add texture and heat.
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
Soup Base
1 tbsp avocado oil
1 cup diced onion
4 scallions (white parts finely chopped, green parts sliced for garnish)
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup chopped cremini mushrooms
1 tbsp red Thai curry paste (Thai Kitchen brand recommended)
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp soy sauce
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
1 bag frozen vegan dumplings (12 to 15 pieces)
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 the aromatics: Heat avocado oil in a heavy-bottom pot over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the diced onion, the white parts of the scallions, and minced garlic. Sprinkle in salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and begin to caramelize, developing a sweet flavor.
Sauté mushrooms: Add chopped cremini mushrooms to the pot with the aromatics. Cook until the mushrooms are tender and most of their moisture has evaporated.
Add curry paste and seasonings: Stir in red Thai curry paste, sugar, and soy sauce. Sauté for about one minute to toast the paste and blend the seasonings.
Simmer broth: Pour in vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add coconut milk: Stir in full-fat coconut milk until fully combined. Bring the soup back to a gentle simmer.
Cook dumplings: Add frozen vegan dumplings directly into the simmering soup. Cook over medium-low heat for about 7 minutes until dumplings are thawed and heated through.
Serve and garnish: Ladle the hot soup and dumplings into bowls. Garnish each serving with chili oil, sliced scallion greens, chopped cilantro, and crunchy garlic for added flavor and texture.
Notes
Using full-fat coconut milk gives the soup a richer, creamier taste—avoid light versions for best flavor.
Take your time caramelizing the onions to develop natural sweetness that deepens the soup's flavor.
For a spicier soup, increase the amount of red Thai curry paste or chili oil.
Frozen vegan dumplings can vary in size; adjust cooking time if needed to ensure they are thoroughly heated.
Crunchy garlic can be found at Asian grocery stores or made at home by frying thin garlic slices until crispy.
