Cozy One-Pot Egg Roll Soup
A heartwarming and easy-to-make soup that combines ground pork, fresh ginger, and crisp vegetables for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Pork Substitute with ground chicken or turkey if desired.
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Ginger Grated (Ground ginger can work in a pinch.)
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Use gluten-free tamari if needed.
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil For cooking.
- 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced (Shallots work for a milder flavor.)
- 6 cups Chicken Broth Use low sodium (Vegetable broth for vegetarian options.)
- 1 cup Shredded Carrots Can be swapped for red bell pepper.
- 4 cups Green Cabbage Thinly sliced (Napa cabbage is a great alternative.)
- 1/2 cup Green Onions Chopped (Hold back some for garnish.)
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar is a suitable substitute.
- Salt and Pepper Season to taste.
- 2 Beaten Eggs Optional (Omit if you prefer a lighter dish.)
- Red Pepper Flakes or Sriracha Optional (For a splash of heat.)
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat the pot and add sesame oil over medium heat.
- Stir in diced onion and cook until it becomes soft and glossy.
- Add the ground pork and break it into pieces.
- Cook until it browns and the edges begin to crisp.
- Stir in garlic and grated ginger for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add soy sauce.
- Add shredded carrots and sliced cabbage to the pot.
- Pour in rice vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
- If using eggs, beat them lightly and slowly stream into the simmer.
- Fold in chopped green onions and turn off the heat.
- Serve hot with an extra drizzle of sesame oil or a dash of sriracha.
Notes
Leftovers become deeper in flavor by the next day. Cool quickly, then refrigerate in an airtight container. Reheat gently on the stove to keep its texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 980mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g
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