Description
This Coconut Curry Soup with Dumplings is a comforting and flavorful dish combining aromatic spices, creamy coconut milk, and tender vegetables with soft, homemade dumplings. Perfect for a cozy meal, this soup balances the warmth of curry and turmeric with fresh spinach and a hint of soy sauce, creating a deliciously hearty and satisfying experience.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- 1 medium potato, cubed
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Dumpling Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat to prepare the base for the soup.
- Sauté onions: Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant to build flavor.
- Add spices: Incorporate the curry powder and turmeric, stirring to evenly coat the onions, garlic, and ginger.
- Add liquids: Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring well to combine all the ingredients.
- Add vegetables: Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add sliced carrot and cubed potato for heartiness.
- Simmer vegetables: Let the soup simmer about 15 minutes, until the vegetables become tender.
- Prepare dumpling dough: In a medium bowl, mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add water to dough: Slowly add water to the flour mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Shape dumplings: Use hands to form small, 1-inch diameter dumplings from the dough.
- Add dumplings to soup: Once vegetables are tender, gently drop dumplings into the simmering soup.
- Cook dumplings: Cover the pot and cook dumplings for about 10 minutes, until they float to the top indicating doneness.
- Add greens and seasoning: Stir in chopped spinach, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cook 2 more minutes until spinach wilts.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust salt or pepper as needed for balance.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro on top before serving for freshness and color.
Notes
- This soup is naturally vegetarian and can be made vegan by ensuring the vegetable broth is vegan-friendly.
- If you prefer gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend for the dumplings.
- Adjust the curry powder amount according to your spice preference for a milder or spicier soup.
- If you want a thinner soup, add a bit more vegetable broth during simmering.
- Fresh cilantro garnish adds a bright contrast; omit if you dislike cilantro or substitute with parsley.
