Red Curry Wonton With Greens

This Red Curry Wonton Soup With Greens is a vibrant, comforting soup featuring frozen wontons and hearty greens in a fragrant red curry broth. Ready in just 25 minutes for a nourishing meal, this dish is classified as Easy and serves 4 people. With only 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking time, it is an ideal choice for a quick Asian Fusion, Thai-inspired dinner.

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The foundation of this soup is a fragrant broth created by sautéing Thai red curry paste with fresh ginger and garlic. By whisking in coconut milk and low-sodium broth, you create a rich, silky base that perfectly complements the savory wontons and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

• Broth
• 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 (plus wedges for serving)
• Wontons & Greens
• 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, for garnish)
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

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 add extra red curry paste or incorporate fresh chili slices directly into the broth. You can also substitute any quick-cooking greens, such as kale or Swiss chard, depending on what you have available.

Varianten und Anpassungen

To make this recipe vegetarian or vegan, use vegetable broth and plant-based wontons. For those requiring a gluten-free meal, substitute soy sauce with tamari and ensure the frozen wontons are certified gluten-free.

Serviervorschläge

While this soup is a complete meal on its own, it is excellent when served with a side of steamed jasmine rice to help balance the spicy and creamy flavors of the broth.

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Each serving of this soup contains approximately 320 calories, 13g of total fat, 38g of carbohydrates, and 12g of protein. Enjoy this quick and nourishing Asian-fusion meal hot for the best flavor experience.

Recipe FAQs

→ Can I use fresh wontons instead of frozen?

Absolutely. Fresh wontons typically cook faster than frozen, so reduce simmering time to 3–4 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent overcooking and tearing.

→ What other greens work well in this soup?

Baby spinach, bok choy, kale, Swiss chard, or even napa cabbage all work beautifully. Add heartier greens like kale a minute or two earlier than delicate spinach.

→ How can I adjust the spice level?

Start with 2 tablespoons curry paste for moderate heat. Increase to 3 tablespoons for more spice, or reduce to 1 tablespoon for milder flavor. Fresh chili garnish adds additional heat.

→ Can I make this vegetarian or vegan?

Yes. Use vegetable broth instead of chicken, and choose vegetarian or vegan wontons (verify ingredients). Replace soy sauce with tamari if avoiding gluten.

→ Will this soup reheat well for leftovers?

The broth reheats beautifully, but wontons may become slightly soft. Store broth and wontons separately if possible, or reheat gently on the stove over low heat.

→ Can I add protein beyond the wontons?

Sliced chicken breast, shrimp, or cubed tofu can be added during step 2 and simmered until cooked through. Adjust cooking time accordingly.