01 -
Heat avocado oil in a heavy-bottom pot over medium-low heat. Add diced onion, the finely chopped white parts of scallions, and minced garlic. Sprinkle in the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and caramelize.
02 -
Add chopped cremini mushrooms to the pot and sauté until tender and any released moisture has evaporated.
03 -
Stir in red Thai curry paste, sugar, and soy sauce. Sauté for about one minute to toast the paste and dissolve the seasonings.
04 -
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the coconut milk and stir well until fully combined. Bring back to a gentle simmer.
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Add the bag of frozen vegan dumplings directly into the simmering soup. Cook over medium-low heat for about 7 minutes until the dumplings are thawed and heated through.
06 -
Ladle the hot soup and dumplings into bowls. Garnish each serving with chili oil, sliced scallion greens, chopped fresh cilantro, and crunchy garlic.