A cozy, spicy Thai red curry wonton soup that’s creamy and full of flavor from curry paste and coconut milk. It’s an easy weeknight win, ready in about 30 minutes, and perfect for chilly days when you’re craving comfort food.

Thai red curry wonton soup with coconut milk broth, tender dumplings, and pak choy.

Note: You can make this soup using my homemade pork and shrimp wontons, or keep it simple with your favorite store-bought wontons or dumplings.

What is red curry wonton soup

Red curry wonton soup is a Thai-inspired dish made with spicy red curry paste, creamy coconut milk, and filled wontons. It’s sweet, spicy, and savory, often served with vegetables like bok choy and finished with herbs for freshness. The broth is rich, warming, and full of bold flavor.

More about this recipe

I recently shared my classic Thai wonton soup, and this version elevates it with a touch of red curry paste.

You start by frying the curry paste until the oil separates (just like with any Thai curry), then add water and coconut milk to make a rich broth.

The wontons are cooked in the spicy soup, along with the vegetables. I used bok choy, but you can really customize it with whatever’s in your fridge. Great for using up leftovers!

Red curry wonton soup with coconut milk, bok choy, and chili flakes in a ceramic bowl.

Everything comes together in one pot using basic Thai pantry staples. It’s easy, comforting, and always a hit.

P.S. If you love this, don’t miss my wonton egg noodle soup for a street food-style bowl with noodles!

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Ingredient notes & substitutes

You can grab everything you need for this recipe at your nearest Asian grocery store or market. For exact measurements, head to the recipe card below!

Red curry paste – Use my homemade red curry paste or store-bought. Feel free to adjust the amount for heat preference.
Oil – Any neutral oil like vegetable or canola works well for frying the paste.
Coconut milk – Use full-fat for a rich, creamy broth. I use the Aroy-D brand.
Water – Helps thin out the curry base and simmer the wontons.
Bok choy – Adds texture and freshness; substitute with napa cabbage or spinach if needed.
Onion – Sliced or chopped to build savory depth in the broth.
Garlic – Brings aroma and flavor.
Fish sauce – Adds umami and saltiness. I use Megachef.
Palm sugar – Balances the heat and salt.
Wontons – Homemade, store-bought, or frozen all work great; pork and shrimp or chicken wontons are classic choices.
Cilantro – Optional garnish; skip if you’re not a fan.
Green onions – Optional garnish.

How to make spicy wonton soup

Step 1: Sauté the aromatics and curry paste. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, then stir in the red curry paste. Cook until fragrant and golden.

Chopped onions and Thai red curry paste frying together in a pot.

Step 2: Build the soup base. Pour in water and coconut milk, then add fish sauce and palm sugar. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer to combine the flavors.

Simmering red curry broth with coconut milk and water in a pot.

Step 3: Add wontons. Drop the wontons into the simmering broth and cook until they’re tender and fully heated through, gently stirring occasionally to avoid sticking.

Frozen wontons added to red curry broth.

Step 4: Add bok choy and serve. Toss in the bok choy and cook just until the greens are bright and tender. Garnish with coriander and green onions if you like, then serve hot.

Thai red curry wonton soup simmering with bok choy in a creamy coconut broth.

More Thai soup recipes to try

This easy wonton soup with red curry paste is the perfect one-pot lunch or dinner option when you want something quick, cozy, and full of Thai flavor. Don’t forget to leave a star rating and a comment below if you enjoyed it. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!