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Heat avocado oil in a heavy-bottom pot over medium-low heat. Add diced onion, white parts of the scallions, minced garlic, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften and begin to caramelize to develop sweetness.
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Add chopped cremini mushrooms to the pot and sauté until tender and moisture has mostly evaporated.
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Stir in red Thai curry paste, sugar, and soy sauce. Sauté for about one minute to toast the paste and dissolve seasonings.
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Pour in vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
05 -
Stir in full-fat coconut milk until fully combined and bring back to a gentle simmer.
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Add frozen vegan dumplings directly into the simmering soup. Cook over medium-low heat for approximately 7 minutes, until dumplings are thawed and heated through.
07 -
Ladle soup with dumplings into bowls. Garnish each serving with chili oil, sliced scallion greens, chopped cilantro, and crunchy garlic for enhanced flavor and texture.