Description
Creamy Egg Roll Soup blends Chinese-inspired flavors into a comforting bowl of warmth. Packed with ground pork, cabbage, and savory seasonings, this soup brings restaurant excitement straight to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground pork (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or Napa cabbage)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup sliced green onions (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 tbsps soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsps water (optional, for a thicker soup)
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- Crispy wonton strips (optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Additional green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Sizzle Protein: Heat a large pot over medium-high and brown ground meat, breaking it down thoroughly while eliminating excess fat.
- Aromatic Foundation: Add onions, garlic, and ginger to the pot, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and release their fragrant essence.
- Vegetable Integration: Fold in shredded cabbage and carrots, stirring continuously to soften and develop robust flavors for 3-4 minutes.
- Liquid Composition: Pour chicken broth, incorporating soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, blending ingredients into a harmonious mixture.
- Flavor Melding: Bring soup to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes, allowing ingredients to mingle and intensify their collective taste profile.
- Final Refinement: Adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce, vinegar, or red pepper flakes to elevate the soup’s depth and personal preference.
- Presentation: Ladle soup into serving bowls, garnishing with green onions, sesame seeds, and an optional soft-boiled egg to enhance visual and textural appeal.
Notes
- Manage Meat Moisture: Drain excess fat thoroughly after browning to prevent an overly greasy soup and ensure a clean, rich flavor profile.
- Control Vegetable Texture: Avoid overcooking cabbage and carrots; aim for a slight crunch to maintain the signature egg roll-inspired texture and prevent mushy vegetables.
- Balance Seasoning Carefully: Start with small amounts of soy sauce and vinegar, tasting gradually to prevent oversalting or making the broth too acidic.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Easily adapt the recipe by using ground turkey or plant-based protein alternatives, and opt for low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg