Description
This Cozy One-Pot Egg Roll Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish inspired by classic egg rolls. Made with ground pork (or chicken/turkey), fresh ginger, garlic, cabbage, and green onions in a savory broth, it’s topped with ribbons of egg for a rich texture. Perfect for a quick, warming meal that captures the essence of egg roll flavors in a healthy soup format.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound Ground Pork Substitute (ground chicken or turkey can be used)
Aromatics and Flavorings
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Ginger (grated; ground ginger can be used as a substitute)
- 1 medium Yellow Onion (diced; shallots also work)
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (use gluten-free tamari if needed)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar (apple cider vinegar as substitute)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- Red Pepper Flakes or Sriracha (optional, for heat)
Vegetables
- 6 cups Chicken Broth (low sodium; vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 1 cup Shredded Carrots (or red bell pepper as swap)
- 4 cups Green Cabbage (thinly sliced; Napa cabbage can be used)
- 1/2 cup Green Onions (chopped, reserve some for garnish)
Optional
- 2 Beaten Eggs (optional, omit for lighter soup)
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the ground pork and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat to keep the soup light.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced yellow onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pot. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until onions turn translucent and the mixture is fragrant.
- Add Seasonings and Broth: Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar, mixing everything thoroughly. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle boil.
- Add Vegetables: Once boiling, add shredded carrots and thinly sliced cabbage. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes to soften the vegetables and develop flavors.
- Incorporate Eggs: If using eggs, slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the simmering soup while stirring gently in a circular motion to create egg ribbons throughout.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust with salt and pepper as desired. Ladle into bowls and garnish with reserved chopped green onions and optional red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat.
Notes
- For best texture, store leftovers without the egg ribbons and add eggs fresh when reheating.
- Use low-sodium broth to better control salt levels.
- Vegetarian option: use vegetable broth and omit ground meat.
- Napa cabbage creates a milder flavor if green cabbage is too strong.
- Ground chicken or turkey works well as a substitute for ground pork.
Keywords: egg roll soup, one-pot soup, ground pork soup, Asian soup, comfort food, healthy soup, cabbage soup, ginger soup