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Creamy Thai Coconut Dumpling Soup

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A cozy and comforting soup with creamy coconut milk, fragrant lemongrass, and soft dumplings. Perfect for chilly evenings or family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups coconut milk (full-fat)
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon red curry paste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken or tofu
  • 2 cups fresh vegetables (e.g., sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)

Instructions

  1. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced ginger, sautéing until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
  2. Add lemongrass, coconut milk, and chicken or vegetable broth. Stir in fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and red curry paste. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Prepare the dumplings by whisking together flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Add milk and melted butter, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter into the simmering soup. Cover the pot and let dumplings cook for about 15 minutes until they puff up and float to the top.
  5. Add shredded chicken (or tofu) and fresh vegetables to the pot. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  6. Remove lemongrass stalk and serve hot. Garnish with lime juice, fresh cilantro, or sliced scallions.

Notes

[‘Crush lemongrass with the back of a knife to release its flavor.’, ‘Do not overmix dumpling batter to ensure light and fluffy dumplings.’, ‘Add extra broth or water if the soup is too thick.’, ‘For a spicier kick, add more red curry paste or chili flakes.’, ‘Make dumpling batter fresh before adding to the soup.’]

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Keywords: Thai soup, coconut milk soup, dumpling soup, comfort food, easy dinner, gluten-free option, vegetarian option

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