Red Curry Wonton With Greens (Printable Version)

Vibrant soup with frozen wontons and hearty greens in fragrant red curry broth. Ready in 25 minutes.

# 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 can (14 ounces) coconut milk, full fat or light
07 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
08 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving

→ Wontons and 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 for garnish
15 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Thai red curry paste, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and oil is infused with spice.
02 - Pour chicken or vegetable broth and coconut milk into the pot, whisking to combine thoroughly. Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil.
03 - Add frozen wontons directly to the boiling broth. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or according to package directions, until wontons are cooked through.
04 - Add shredded carrots and chopped greens to the pot. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until greens are just wilted.
05 - Stir in lime juice and taste the soup. Adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or lime juice as desired for balance.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with sliced scallions, red chili slices, and fresh cilantro. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Fast and Easy: Ready to serve in just 25 minutes.
  • Deep Flavor: Fragrant red curry and coconut milk create a complex, silky broth.
  • Customizable: Easily adapted to be vegetarian, vegan, or extra spicy.
  • Hearty and Healthy: Packed with fresh greens, carrots, and protein-filled wontons.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the greens; they should be just wilted to maintain their vibrant color and texture.
  • Always use fresh lime juice to finish the dish, as the acidity perfectly balances the richness of the coconut milk.
  • Check the wonton packaging for specific cooking times to ensure they are heated through without falling apart.
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