Red Curry Wonton With Greens

This Red Curry Wonton Soup With Greens is a vibrant, comforting meal that brings together the bold flavors of Thai-inspired red curry and the convenience of frozen wontons. Perfect for a busy weeknight, this nourishing soup is ready in just 25 minutes, offering a restaurant-quality experience in the comfort of your own home.

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The secret to this soup's deep flavor is sautéing the aromatics—ginger and garlic—directly with the red curry paste. This step, combined with creamy coconut milk and savory broth, creates a luxurious and fragrant base for the delicate wontons and fresh, hearty greens.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk (full fat or light)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 16 frozen chicken, pork, or vegetable wontons
• 4 cups baby spinach or bok choy, roughly chopped
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
• Fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges

Instructions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add red curry paste, ginger, and garlic; sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 2

Pour in the broth and coconut milk, whisking to combine. Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil.

Step 3

Add the frozen wontons to the pot. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5–6 minutes (or according to package directions) until wontons are cooked through.

Step 4

Add the shredded carrots and greens. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until just wilted.

Step 5

Stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or lime as desired.

Step 6

Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with scallions, chili slices, and cilantro. Serve hot with extra lime wedges.

Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung

For a spicier soup, you can easily add extra red curry paste or fresh chili slices during the sautéing process. Be sure to check your wonton packaging for specific cooking times, as different fillings may require slightly more or less time to heat through completely.

Varianten und Anpassungen

This recipe is easily adapted to different dietary needs. To make it vegetarian or vegan, use vegetable broth and plant-based wontons. You can also substitute the spinach or bok choy for any other quick-cooking greens like kale or Swiss chard.

Serviervorschläge

Ladle the hot soup into deep bowls and garnish generously with fresh cilantro, sliced scallions, and red chili. While the soup is a meal on its own, it is also excellent when served with a side of steamed jasmine rice to soak up the creamy curry broth.

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Whether you're looking for a quick dinner or a cozy lunch, this Red Curry Wonton Soup delivers on both flavor and ease. With its beautiful colors and aromatic broth, it is a satisfying dairy-free meal that is sure to become a staple in your recipe rotation.

Questions & Answers

→ Can I use fresh wontons instead of frozen?

Yes, fresh wontons work beautifully in this soup. They typically cook faster than frozen, so reduce the simmering time to 3-4 minutes and check for doneness earlier.

→ What other greens can I use?

Baby bok choy, kale, Swiss chard, or even Napa cabbage all work well. Just adjust cooking time slightly—hearty greens like kale may need an extra minute or two to wilt completely.

→ How spicy is this soup?

The heat level depends on your curry paste. Most red curry pastes offer moderate heat. For more spice, add extra paste or fresh chili slices. For milder flavor, start with 1 tablespoon paste.

→ Can I make this vegetarian?

Absolutely. Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and choose vegetable wontons. Check that your curry paste is vegetarian—some contain shrimp paste.

→ Does this freeze well?

The broth freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. However, wontons can become mushy after freezing, so consider adding fresh wontons when reheating stored soup.

→ What protein options work best?

Frozen chicken or pork wontons are traditional choices. For a lighter version, vegetable wontons work perfectly. You can also add shredded chicken or tofu if you prefer extra protein.