One-Pot Egg Roll Soup (Print Version)

A comforting soup packed with ground pork, cabbage, and ginger in a savory broth.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein and Aromatics

01 - 1 lb ground pork
02 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
04 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
05 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
07 - 1 cup shredded carrots
08 - 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
09 - 1/2 cup green onions, chopped (divided)

→ Broth and Seasonings

10 - 6 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste
13 - 2 eggs, beaten (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add ground pork. Break up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add diced onion, garlic, and ginger to the pork. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant and onions begin to soften.
03 - Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
04 - Once simmering, add shredded carrots and sliced cabbage. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15 minutes, until vegetables are tender but not mushy. Stir in half of the chopped green onions.
05 - For egg drop style: Slowly drizzle beaten eggs into the simmering soup while stirring in a circular motion to create delicate ribbons.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or soy sauce as needed. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with remaining green onions, and add sriracha or red pepper flakes for heat if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The entire egg roll experience transforms into a soul warming soup without sacrificing any of the crave worthy flavors
  • One pot means minimal cleanup, which feels like a small victory after a long day
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
02 -
  • Draining excess fat from the pork keeps the soup from becoming too greasy while preserving all the meaty flavor
  • The egg ribbons form best when you drizzle the beaten eggs in a slow, steady stream while stirring the soup in circles
  • Cabbage continues to cook even after you remove the pot from heat, so slightly undercooking it prevents mushy results
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife or mandoline to slice the cabbage paper thin for the best texture
  • Grate your ginger against the grain to avoid tough fibrous bits in your soup
  • Let the soup sit for 5 minutes off the heat before serving to allow the flavors to marry
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