Thai Potsticker Coconut Soup
Creamy Thai Potsticker Coconut Soup with Sweet Potato and Spinach is a quick, cozy weeknight meal that blends coconut milk, red curry, and potstickers for an easy bowl of comfort.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing vegetables
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium sweet potato, scrubbed and chopped into bite-sized pieces Use a firm sweet potato for better texture
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste Adjust for milder heat if desired
- 1 can (14 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk Can substitute with low-fat if desired
- 4 cups vegetable stock Use low-sodium if reducing salt
- 1 package (13 ounces) potstickers, vegetarian or meat-filled Add straight from frozen
- 2 heaping cups fresh spinach
- 1 juice of lime Adds tanginess
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish Optional, for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic, onion, red bell pepper, and sweet potato. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable stock, whisking to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the potstickers, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 6–8 minutes or until the soup thickens slightly and the potstickers are heated through.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and lime juice. Let cook for 1–2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls and top with freshly chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve hot in deep bowls. Add extra lime wedges for tang, and more cilantro or sliced green onions for color. For a larger meal, offer crusty bread or steamed rice on the side. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat. Freeze the soup base without potstickers for up to 2 months, adding them fresh when reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5g