Description
Coconut Curry Soup With Dumplings is a cozy, creamy vegan bowl that blends tropical coconut milk with bold red curry and fluffy dumplings. This 30-minute soup delivers comforting warmth, vibrant vegetables, and a satisfying bite, turning weeknight dinners into something special. Dairy-free, easily customizable with greens or extra heat, and perfect for meal prep or spontaneous guests seeking restaurant-quality comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 can coconut milk
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, and red curry paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring until smooth.
- Add mixed vegetables, soy sauce, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and plant-based milk until a soft dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering soup.
- Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving warm.
Notes
- For gluten-free dumplings, substitute gluten-free flour and baking powder.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust spice by adding chili flakes or a splash of chili oil.
- Add leafy greens (spinach/k kale) in the last few minutes for extra color and nutrition.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for 2–3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Coconut Curry Soup With Dumplings, vegan soup, coconut milk soup, dumplings, Thai curry soup, weeknight dinner, plant-based, dairy-free, comforting soup, easy vegan dinner