Red Curry Wonton Soup Greens (Printer-Friendly)

Plump wontons in fragrant red curry coconut broth with fresh greens, ready in 25 minutes for weeknight comfort.

# What You Need:

→ Broth

01 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
02 - 2 tablespoons red curry paste
03 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
04 - 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk
05 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Wontons

09 - 20 frozen chicken or vegetable wontons

→ Greens & Vegetables

10 - 2 cups baby spinach or bok choy, roughly chopped
11 - 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
12 - 2 green onions, sliced
13 - 1 small carrot, julienned

→ Garnish

14 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
16 - Red chili slices, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add red curry paste and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Add minced ginger and garlic; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Pour in chicken or vegetable broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir thoroughly and bring to a gentle boil.
04 - Add frozen wontons to the broth. Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until wontons are cooked through and floating.
05 - Add spinach or bok choy, snow peas, julienned carrot, and half of the sliced green onions. Simmer for 2 minutes until greens are wilted and vegetables reach tender-crisp texture.
06 - Stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or lime juice as desired.
07 - Ladle soup into serving bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro, remaining green onions, and red chili slices if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and Easy: Ready to serve in only 25 minutes.
  • Customizable: Easily adapted for vegetarian or dairy-free diets.
  • Nutritious: Packed with fresh greens like spinach and snow peas.
02 -
  • Don't Overcook: Add the greens at the very end to keep them vibrant and slightly crisp.
  • Allergen Check: Always check wonton packaging for soy, gluten, egg, or shellfish, as ingredients vary by brand.
  • Wonton Cue: Wontons are usually ready as soon as they float to the surface of the boiling broth.
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