Description
Hearty egg roll soup brings Chinese-American flavors into a comforting bowl of warmth. Packed with ground pork, crisp vegetables, and savory seasonings, you’ll savor each spoonful of this satisfying culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground pork
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) sliced green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh ginger, minced
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Sesame seeds
- Sriracha
- Crispy wonton strips
Instructions
- In a large pot, sear ground pork over medium-high heat until thoroughly browned and crumbled, eliminating excess grease.
- Incorporate minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes to release aromatic flavors.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, then fold in coleslaw mix and half of the green onions, ensuring even distribution.
- Enhance the soup’s profile by adding soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, then adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat and allow the mixture to gently simmer for 12-15 minutes, enabling ingredients to harmonize and vegetables to tenderize.
- Transfer soup into serving bowls, creating a vibrant presentation by topping with remaining green onions, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and optional sriracha drizzle for extra zest.
Notes
- Swap ground pork with ground chicken or turkey for a leaner protein option that keeps the soup light and healthy.
- Vegetarian versions work great by replacing meat with crumbled tofu or plant-based meat alternatives, maintaining the signature egg roll flavor profile.
- For gluten-sensitive diets, use tamari instead of traditional soy sauce and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free to make the soup safe and delicious.
- Control soup thickness by adjusting broth quantity; less liquid creates a heartier stew-like consistency, while more liquid keeps it traditionally soupy and broth-forward.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg