Description
A flavorful and comforting Quick Coconut Curry Soup with vegan dumplings, featuring a rich coconut milk and Thai curry base enhanced with cremini mushrooms, scallions, and aromatic garlic. Perfect for a warming meal ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
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For the 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 parts finely chopped, greens sliced for garnish)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chopped cremini mushrooms
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 tbsp red Thai curry paste (Thai Kitchen brand recommended)
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 aromatics: Heat avocado oil in a heavy-bottom pot over medium-low heat. Add diced onion, white parts of scallions, minced garlic, and sprinkle in salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften and begin to caramelize for a sweet base flavor.
- Sauté mushrooms: Add chopped cremini mushrooms to the pot with the softened aromatics. Cook until mushrooms are tender and released moisture mostly evaporates.
- Add curry paste and seasonings: Stir in red Thai curry paste, sugar, and soy sauce. Sauté about one minute to toast the paste and dissolve seasonings.
- Simmer broth: Pour in vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add coconut milk: Pour in full-fat coconut milk and stir well to combine. Bring back up to a gentle simmer for a rich, creamy soup base.
- Cook dumplings: Add frozen vegan dumplings directly into simmering soup. Cook over medium-low heat for 7 minutes until dumplings are thawed and heated through.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup and dumplings into bowls. Garnish with chili oil, sliced scallion greens, chopped fresh cilantro, and crunchy garlic for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using full-fat coconut milk ensures a creamy and rich soup, but light coconut milk can be used for a lighter version.
- Take time to caramelize the onions and aromatics to build deep, sweet flavor in the soup base.
- Adjust chili oil amount to taste for desired spice level.
- Frozen vegan dumplings can vary in size; ensure cooking time is sufficient for them to be heated through thoroughly.
- For gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free dumplings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
