Red Curry Wonton Soup With Greens (Printable)

Aromatic Thai-inspired coconut curry broth filled with tender wontons, fresh greens, and crisp vegetables. Ready in just 25 minutes for a satisfying meal.

# 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
07 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
08 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar
09 - 1 tablespoon lime juice plus wedges for serving

→ Wontons & 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
15 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add red curry paste, minced ginger, and minced garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and well combined.
02 - Pour in broth and coconut milk, whisking thoroughly to incorporate curry paste. Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar. Bring mixture to a gentle boil.
03 - Add frozen wontons to boiling broth. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 5-6 minutes or according to package directions until wontons are cooked through and tender.
04 - Stir in shredded carrots and chopped greens. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until vegetables are just wilted but still vibrant.
05 - Add lime juice and stir well. Taste broth and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or lime juice as needed.
06 - Ladle hot soup into serving bowls. Garnish with sliced scallions, red chili slices, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It turns a package of frozen wontons into something that feels special and intentional
  • The broth comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
02 -
  • Dont skip blooming the curry paste in oil—that step releases essential oils and makes the broth deeply flavorful
  • The lime juice must be added at the end because heat kills its bright acidity and changes the whole balance
03 -
  • Freeze leftover coconut milk in ice cube trays so you never waste half a can again
  • Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking because this moves fast once the heat is on
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