Simple Coconut Curry Soup With Dumplings (Printable)

Creamy coconut curry soup with tender homemade dumplings, aromatic spices, and fresh vegetables.

# What You'll Need:

→ Soup Base

01 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
06 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
07 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
08 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
09 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
10 - 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk, full-fat preferred
11 - 4 cups vegetable broth
12 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
14 - 1 teaspoon sugar
15 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Dumplings

16 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
17 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
18 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
19 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
20 - 1/2 cup milk
21 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

→ Garnishes

22 - Chopped fresh cilantro
23 - Lime wedges
24 - Sliced green onions
25 - Red chili flakes

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
02 - Stir in garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add curry powder and turmeric. Cook for 30 seconds to release aromatics.
04 - Add carrot, bell pepper, and zucchini. Sauté for 2–3 minutes.
05 - Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth. Stir in soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
06 - In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cilantro. Add milk and oil, mixing gently until just combined.
07 - Once soup is boiling, reduce heat to a simmer. Drop spoonfuls of batter (about 1 tablespoon each) into the simmering soup.
08 - Cover pot and simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until dumplings are puffed and cooked through. Do not lift lid during cooking.
09 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, lime wedges, green onions, and chili flakes.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • The creamy coconut milk creates this velvety richness that makes you feel like you're eating at a restaurant
  • Fresh dumplings turn it from ordinary soup into something that feels like a proper meal
02 -
  • Whatever you do, don't lift that lid while the dumplings steam—released steam means collapsed dumplings
  • Make sure the soup is at a gentle simmer, not a rolling boil, when you drop the dumplings in
03 -
  • Toast your curry powder in a dry pan for 2 minutes before using—it deepens the flavor incredibly
  • Add a splash of coconut milk to the dumpling batter for extra tenderness

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