Description
Comforting Korean-inspired egg roll soup delivers a delightful twist on classic takeout flavors. Packed with savory ground pork, crisp vegetables, and rich broth, you’ll savor each spoonful of this hearty culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 medium white onion, peeled and diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small green cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 6 to 8 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Garnish:
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Thinly sliced green onions
- Homemade fried egg roll wrappers
- Store-bought wonton strips
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until the meat turns a rich brown color. Remove the cooked beef with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate.
- Drizzle olive oil in the same pot and sauté diced onions for 5 minutes until they become soft and slightly caramelized. Add minced garlic and carrots, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to release their aromatic flavors.
- Incorporate chopped cabbage, ground ginger, and stock into the vegetable mixture. Stir thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly. Return the cooked ground beef to the pot.
- Bring the soup to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce temperature to medium-low. Cover and let it simmer for 15 minutes, allowing vegetables to become tender without losing their texture.
- Finish the soup by stirring in sesame oil. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to preference.
- Serve hot in individual bowls, garnishing with toasted sesame seeds, thinly sliced green onions, or crispy wonton strips for added crunch and visual appeal.
Notes
- Meat Selection Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a cleaner, lighter soup base.
- Cabbage Cutting Slice cabbage into uniform, thin strips to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Vegetable Variations Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based protein for a lighter, diet-friendly alternative that maintains the egg roll flavor profile.
- Seasoning Strategy Start with small amounts of sesame oil and gradually increase to control the intense flavor, preventing it from overwhelming the soup’s delicate balance.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg