Red Curry Wonton With Greens (Printer View)

Vibrant curry broth with tender wontons and fresh greens, ready in 25 minutes.

# What you'll need:

→ Broth

01 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
02 - 2 tablespoons red curry paste
03 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
04 - 1 can (14 fluid ounces) 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 and 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 fresh lime juice
16 - Red chili slices, optional

# Method:

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 garlic and grated ginger; cook for 30 seconds until combined.
03 - Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
04 - Add frozen wontons to the boiling broth. Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes, or 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 are tender-crisp.
06 - Stir in fresh lime juice. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or lime juice as desired.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with cilantro, remaining green onions, and fresh chili slices if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fast and Easy: Goes from prep to table in only 25 minutes.
  • Nutritious: Packed with fresh greens like baby spinach or bok choy and snow peas.
  • Dairy-Free: Uses rich coconut milk to achieve a creamy, satisfying texture without dairy.
02 -
  • Check your frozen wonton packaging for allergens, as they may contain soy, gluten, egg, or shellfish.
  • To make this recipe gluten-free, use a gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) and certified gluten-free wontons.
  • Do not overcook the greens; adding them at the very end ensures they stay bright green and tender.
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