Red Curry Wonton With Greens (Printable)

Fragrant Thai-inspired soup with tender wontons, fresh greens, and creamy coconut curry broth

# What You'll Need:

→ Broth

01 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
02 - 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
06 - 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
07 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
08 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar
09 - 1 tablespoon lime juice, plus wedges for serving

→ Wontons & Greens

10 - 16 frozen chicken, pork, or vegetable wontons
11 - 4 cups baby spinach or bok choy, roughly chopped
12 - 1 cup shredded carrots
13 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
14 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
15 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add red curry paste, ginger, and garlic; sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
02 - Pour broth and coconut milk into the pot, whisking to combine. Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil.
03 - Add frozen wontons to the pot. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until wontons are cooked through.
04 - Add shredded carrots and greens to the pot. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until greens are just wilted.
05 - Stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or lime juice as desired.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with scallions, chili slices, and cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Vibrant and comforting flavors that satisfy in under half an hour.
  • Flexible and easy to prepare using convenient frozen wontons.
  • A nutrient-dense meal featuring fresh greens and a creamy, dairy-free coconut broth.
02 -
  • Always check packaging for specific allergens like soy, gluten, shellfish, or egg.
  • Taste the final broth before serving and adjust the acidity with an extra squeeze of lime if needed.
  • If using thicker greens like kale, allow them to simmer for an extra minute to reach the desired tenderness.
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