Description
This comforting Curry Dumpling Soup blends warm spices, soft dumplings, and hearty vegetables in a rich, coconut-based curry broth. It’s a cozy, one-pot meal perfect for any weeknight.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and paprika to coat the onion mixture.
- Pour in vegetable broth and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer.
- Add carrots and green beans. Cook for 5–7 minutes until they begin to soften.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
- Stir in peas and let them heat through for 2–3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Swap vegetables like zucchini, spinach, or bell peppers as desired.
- Add chickpeas or shredded chicken for extra protein.
- For more heat, add chili flakes or a chopped chili.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of broth.
- Freeze the soup base without dumplings; add fresh dumplings when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
