Easy Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup (One Pot, 30 Minutes)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon neutral oil or coconut oil
• 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2-3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 6 oz (170 g) shiitake or cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 4 cups (950 ml) low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) full-fat coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce, or soy sauce for vegetarian
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• Salt, to taste
• 1 lb (450 g) frozen potstickers, gyoza, or dumplings
• 2 cups (60 g) baby spinach or chopped baby bok choy
• 1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup Thai basil leaves or regular basil
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• Crispy shallots or chili crisp, optional for serving
• Lime wedges, for serving