This easy red curry dumpling soup features a rich coconut broth infused with Thai red curry paste and bulked up with your choice of dumplings and plenty of vegetables for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Thinly slice the scallions, separating the whites and pale greens from the dark greens.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven set over medium heat. Add the scallion whites and pale greens, then cook until softened, 2-3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the bok choy and garlic, then cook for 60 seconds, until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the red curry paste and stir to coat the vegetables.
Add the broth and coconut milk, then turn up the heat and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the frozen dumplings and turn up the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes (see notes).
Remove from the heat and stir in the salt and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with dark scallion greens and cilantro, if using.
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Notes
This recipe will work with any type of frozen dumplings. If the dumplings include meat, make sure to cook them for the recommended length of time to ensure the meat is fully cooked.