Cozy & Easy One-Pot Egg Roll Soup with Green Onions and Ginger Recipe
This Cozy & Easy One-Pot Egg Roll Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that captures the essence of classic egg rolls in a warm, hearty soup. Featuring ground pork, fresh ginger, garlic, cabbage, and green onions, all simmered together in a savory broth, this recipe is perfect for an effortless weeknight meal. Optional beaten eggs add silky ribbons for extra richness, making the soup both satisfying and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian American
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Aromatics
- 1 lb ground pork
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Vegetables
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped (divided)
Broth
- 6 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Add-Ins
- 2 beaten eggs
- Red pepper flakes or sriracha (for heat)
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Pork: In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add the ground pork and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper while cooking. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Aromatics: Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pot with the pork. Sauté for about 3–4 minutes until fragrant and the onions begin to soften.
- Build the Soup Base: Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Add Vegetables: Once the broth is simmering, add the shredded carrots and sliced cabbage. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but still have some bite. Add half of the chopped green onions to soften in the broth.
- Optional Egg Swirl (Egg Drop Style): If desired, slowly drizzle in the beaten eggs while stirring the soup in a circular motion. The eggs will cook instantly, forming delicate ribbons in the soup.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust salt, pepper, or soy sauce if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the remaining chopped green onions. Add a drizzle of sriracha or sprinkle of red pepper flakes if a spicy touch is preferred.
Notes
- Drain excess fat after browning the pork to keep the soup from being greasy.
- Use low sodium chicken broth to control the salt levels, especially since soy sauce adds saltiness.
- Adding beaten eggs is optional but enhances the soup’s texture and richness.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground pork with crumbled tofu or mushrooms and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Adjust the amount of ginger and garlic according to your flavor preference.
- Red pepper flakes or sriracha can be added to taste for heat.
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