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Thai Potsticker Coconut Soup
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Thai Potsticker Coconut Soup

A quick 25-minute Thai-inspired soup featuring tender potstickers simmered in creamy coconut curry broth with sweet potato, bell pepper, and fresh spinach. Restaurant-quality comfort food made easy.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium sweet potato scrubbed and chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste Thai brand preferred
  • 14 ounces unsweetened coconut milk 1 can, full-fat
  • 4 cups vegetable stock or chicken broth
  • 13 ounces frozen potstickers 1 package, any filling
  • 2 cups fresh spinach heaping, baby leaves preferred
  • 1 lime juice only, freshly squeezed
  • fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large stockpot or Dutch oven
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Whisk
  • Ladle
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, bell pepper, and sweet potato. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
  2. Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1 minute until darkened and fragrant. This blooms the spices for deeper flavor.
  3. Pour in coconut milk and vegetable stock. Whisk gently to combine into a smooth, creamy broth with no clumps.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil. Add frozen potstickers one at a time. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
  5. Cook for 6-8 minutes until soup thickens slightly and potstickers are heated through and pillowy. Test one by cutting open to ensure the filling is hot.
  6. Stir in fresh spinach and lime juice. Cook for 1-2 minutes until spinach is just wilted but still bright green.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice, salt, or curry paste as needed. Different brands vary in spice level.
  8. Ladle into deep bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve immediately with lime wedges and chili oil on the side.

Notes

  • Use full-fat coconut milk for creamiest results
  • Cut sweet potatoes uniformly for even cooking
  • Don't skip blooming curry paste in oil for best flavor
  • Add spinach at the end to keep color vibrant
  • Fresh lime juice is essential, bottled tastes flat
  • Stores 3 days refrigerated, reheat gently
  • Freeze soup base without potstickers for up to 2 months