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Coconut Curry Soup with Dumplings

Coconut Curry Soup with Dumplings: A Cozy Culinary Escape

This Coconut Curry Soup with Dumplings is a warm and comforting dish that combines creamy coconut milk, fresh vegetables, and tender dumplings, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Indian, Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 can coconut milk light coconut milk can be used
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 1 medium potato diced
  • 2 cups spinach fresh
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground
For the Dumplings
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup water adjust for consistency
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil. Once shimmering, toss in the chopped onion, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and freshly grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in curry powder and turmeric, cooking for 1-2 minutes to bloom the spices.
  4. Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring well. Increase heat to a gentle simmer.
  5. Incorporate diced carrots and potatoes, allowing the soup to simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add water until a soft, sticky dough forms.
  7. Add fresh spinach, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper to the soup, stirring until spinach wilts.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the pot, cover, and steam for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Once dumplings are cooked, taste soup and adjust seasonings. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Steaming dumplings ensures they are fluffy; always use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor.

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