Red Curry Wonton With Greens (Printable)

Comforting soup with frozen wontons, hearty greens, and 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 (14 fl oz) can 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 & 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

# Steps:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add red curry paste, ginger, and garlic; sauté for 1-2 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 5-6 minutes or according to package directions until wontons are cooked through.
04 - Add shredded carrots and greens to the pot. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until greens are just wilted.
05 - Stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or lime as desired.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with scallions, chili slices, and cilantro. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in a quick 25 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
  • Combines a creamy, spicy red curry base with fresh, healthy greens.
  • Highly customizable with your choice of chicken, pork, or vegetable wontons.
02 -
  • Whisk the coconut milk thoroughly before adding it to the broth to ensure a perfectly smooth consistency.
  • If using full-fat coconut milk, the soup will have a much richer and creamier texture than if using light versions.
  • Always check your wonton packaging, as different fillings may require slightly different simmering times.
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