Description
Egg Roll Soup is a flavorful and comforting soup inspired by classic egg rolls, featuring ground pork, fresh vegetables, and a fragrant broth seasoned with ginger and toasted sesame oil. This easy-to-make recipe delivers all the delicious flavors of an egg roll in a warm, hearty soup that can be ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork (or see other alternatives below!)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, peeled and diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small green cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 6-8 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Optional Toppings
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Thinly-sliced green onions
- Homemade fried egg roll wrappers or store-bought wonton strips
Instructions
- Cook the ground pork: Add the ground pork to a large stockpot and cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring and flipping occasionally, until the pork is lightly browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pork to a separate plate and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add the olive oil and diced onion to the same pot, stirring to combine. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add the diced carrots and minced garlic, and sauté for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently to keep the garlic from burning.
- Add cabbage, stock, and seasonings: Stir in the chopped cabbage, chicken or vegetable stock, ground ginger, and the cooked pork. Stir everything together to combine well.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the soup to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it cook for 15 minutes or until the carrots and cabbage are tender.
- Finish and season: Stir in the toasted sesame oil until fully combined. Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper as needed to your preference.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the egg roll soup warm, garnished with optional toppings such as toasted sesame seeds, green onions, or fried egg roll wrappers/wonton strips. Store any leftovers in sealed containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- You can substitute ground pork with ground chicken, turkey, or beef for different flavors or dietary preferences.
- Use either chicken or vegetable stock depending on your preference for a richer or lighter broth.
- Optional toppings add extra texture and flavor; fried egg roll wrappers or store-bought wonton strips give a nice crunch.
- Adjust ginger amount to taste for more or less spice and warmth.
- This soup freezes well, but fresh toppings are best added at serving time to retain their texture.
