Red Curry Wonton With Greens (Printable)

Wontons and greens in fragrant Thai red curry coconut 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 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 and 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Thai red curry paste, minced ginger, and minced garlic; sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
02 - Pour in the broth and coconut milk, whisking to combine. Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil.
03 - Add the frozen wontons to the pot. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5 to 6 minutes or according to package directions until wontons are cooked through.
04 - Add the shredded carrots and chopped greens. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until 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 extra lime wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Fast and Flavorful: Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish.
  • One-Pot Meal: Easy cleanup with minimal tools required.
  • Customizable: Work with whatever frozen wontons or fresh greens you have on hand.
02 -
  • Don't Overcook: Add the greens at the very end so they stay vibrant and tender rather than mushy.
  • Broth Choice: Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer, more velvety texture, or light coconut milk for a thinner broth.
  • Garnish Fresh: Fresh cilantro and scallions added just before serving provide a necessary burst of freshness to the cooked soup.
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