Curry Dumpling Soup (Printable Version)

Aromatic curry broth with tender dumplings and hearty vegetables—a perfect fusion of comfort and spice in every spoonful.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Dumplings

01 - 250 g ground chicken or tofu
02 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 tsp grated ginger
05 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
06 - 1 tsp sesame oil
07 - 20-24 round dumpling wrappers

→ For the Curry Broth

08 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
09 - 1 onion, diced
10 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
11 - 1 tbsp grated ginger
12 - 2 tbsp yellow or red curry paste
13 - 1 small sweet potato, diced
14 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
15 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
16 - 1 L vegetable or chicken broth
17 - 400 ml coconut milk
18 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
19 - Juice of ½ lime
20 - Salt to taste

→ Garnishes

21 - Fresh cilantro
22 - Lime wedges
23 - Chili flakes (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a bowl, combine ground chicken or tofu with green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
02 - Place 1 tsp of filling in the center of each wrapper. Moisten edges with water, fold and seal tightly. Keep covered with a damp towel.
03 - In a large pot, heat oil over medium. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Stir in curry paste and cook for 1 minute. Add sweet potato, carrot, and bell pepper. Sauté 3 more minutes.
05 - Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 10 minutes, or until vegetables are nearly tender.
06 - Add coconut milk and soy sauce. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
07 - Carefully drop dumplings into the simmering soup. Cook 6-8 minutes, or until dumplings float and are cooked through.
08 - Finish with lime juice. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, lime wedges, and chili flakes if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 45 minutes despite its impressive presentation
  • Balance of creamy coconut milk with aromatic curry creates depth without overwhelming heat
  • Adaptable to vegetarian or vegan diets with simple substitutions
  • Makes excellent leftovers as flavors develop overnight
02 -
  • Makes excellent meal prep for busy weeknights as it reheats beautifully
  • Perfect balance of protein, carbs and vegetables in one bowl
  • Can be frozen without dumplings which can be added when reheating
03 -
  • For extra flavor in the dumplings, refrigerate the filling for 30 minutes before wrapping to allow flavors to develop fully
  • When testing if dumplings are cooked, cut one open to ensure the center reaches 165°F if using chicken
  • For maximum efficiency, prepare the dumpling filling and shape dumplings while the vegetables simmer in the broth

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