Simple Coconut Curry Soup With Dumplings (Printable)
Creamy coconut curry soup with tender homemade dumplings, ready in 45 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Soup Base
01 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
06 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
07 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
08 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
09 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
10 - 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk, full-fat preferred
11 - 4 cups vegetable broth
12 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
14 - 1 teaspoon sugar
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Dumplings
16 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
17 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
18 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
19 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
20 - 1/2 cup milk
21 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ Garnishes
22 - Chopped fresh cilantro
23 - Lime wedges
24 - Sliced green onions
25 - Red chili flakes
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Add curry powder and turmeric. Cook for 30 seconds to release aromatics.
03 - Add carrot, bell pepper, and zucchini. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth. Stir in soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
05 - While soup is heating, prepare dumplings: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cilantro. Add milk and oil, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Once soup is boiling, reduce heat to a simmer. Drop spoonfuls (about 1 tablespoon each) of dumpling batter into the simmering soup.
07 - Cover the pot and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until dumplings are puffed and cooked through. Do not lift the lid during cooking.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, lime wedges, green onions, and chili flakes if desired.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The creamy coconut base carries all the warming spices without any heavy cream
- Homemade dumplings turn simple soup into something that feels like an embrace
- Everything comes together in under an hour with pantry staples you probably already have
02 -
- Do not lift the lid while dumplings cook or they will collapse and stay dense in the middle
- The dumpling batter should be dropped quickly once mixed since the baking powder starts working immediately
- Curry powders vary wildly in heat level, taste yours before adding the full amount
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients help the dumplings cook evenly
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform dumpling size and consistent cooking time