Description
Savor hearty Egg Roll Soup, where classic Chinese-American flavors dance in a comforting bowl. Packed with ground pork, crisp vegetables, and bold seasonings, this soup delivers a delightful twist you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground pork
Vegetables:
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crispy wonton strips for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Warm sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat, creating a fragrant base for the soup.
- Introduce ground pork to the pot, crumbling and browning the meat thoroughly for rich flavor development.
- Incorporate diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until vegetables become translucent and aromatic.
- Fold in shredded cabbage and carrots, allowing vegetables to soften and release their natural sweetness for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, then mix in soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and sriracha for a complex flavor profile.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, letting the ingredients meld and intensify their taste.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, ensuring a balanced and harmonious flavor.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls, garnishing with a sprinkle of chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and crispy wonton strips for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap ground pork with tofu or plant-based meat for a vegetarian version that maintains the signature egg roll flavor profile.
- Reduce sriracha and hoisin sauce quantities for a milder taste, perfect for those sensitive to spicy or intense flavors.
- Make crispy wonton strips ahead of time and store in an airtight container to keep them crunchy and ready for quick soup topping.
- Enhance meal prep by chopping vegetables and measuring seasonings in advance, cutting total cooking time to under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg