Description
Warm bowls of curry dumpling soup bring comfort and spice from street markets of India. Rich, aromatic broth packed with tender dumplings creates a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Dumplings:
- 12 frozen dumplings (potstickers, gyoza, or wontons)
- 2 cups baby spinach or bok choy
- ½ cup frozen peas
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or diced
Liquid, Spices, and Seasonings:
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 (14 ounces/400 milliliters) can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon curry powder (mild or spicy)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or fish sauce for extra umami)
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for depth)
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lime juice or rice vinegar (for brightness)
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil (for extra flavor, optional)
Garnishes:
- Sliced green onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Crushed peanuts or sesame seeds
- Sriracha or chili flakes for heat
Instructions
- Warm coconut oil in a spacious cooking vessel over moderate flame, creating a fragrant base for the soup.
- Gently introduce finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger, allowing them to dance and release their aromatic essence for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate diced bell pepper and julienned carrot, then sprinkle turmeric, curry powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper into the mixture, stirring to awaken the spices’ deep, complex flavors.
- Pour vegetable or chicken broth into the pot, creating a rich, golden liquid that will serve as the soup’s foundation.
- Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, allowing the vegetables and spices to meld and intensify their collective taste profile.
- Carefully add prepared dumplings, ensuring they are nestled comfortably in the bubbling broth, and let them cook until they become tender and fully heated through.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed, balancing the spices to create a harmonious and vibrant flavor experience.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with fresh cilantro or green onions for a final touch of brightness and texture.
Notes
- Prep veggies in advance to speed up cooking and ensure uniform chopping for consistent flavor distribution.
- Use fresh spices like curry powder and turmeric for more vibrant, robust taste that elevates the entire soup’s complexity.
- For gluten-free adaptation, select gluten-free dumplings or replace with rice dumplings to maintain recipe’s integrity while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Adjust spice levels by gradually adding curry powder and cumin, tasting as you go to create a personalized heat profile that suits individual preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg