Description
Cozy One-Pot Egg Roll Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that captures the essence of classic egg rolls in a warm, hearty soup. Made with ground pork, fresh vegetables, and a savory broth flavored with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil, this quick and easy meal is perfect for chilly days or anytime you crave a delicious, homestyle soup.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground pork (can substitute with ground turkey or chicken)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups chicken broth
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 4 cups coleslaw mix (which usually includes green cabbage, carrots, and red cabbage)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnishes
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat to prepare for cooking the meat and aromatic ingredients.
- Brown the pork: Add the ground pork to the pot, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary to avoid greasiness.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pot. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent and the mixture is fragrant, building the soup’s flavor base.
- Add broth and deglaze: Pour in the chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze and incorporate any flavorful browned bits stuck to the bottom.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the coleslaw mix, making sure all vegetables are submerged in the broth for even cooking and flavor infusion.
- Season the soup: Add soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and optional red pepper flakes. Mix well to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Simmer: Bring the soup to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, reduce heat to low and let it cook gently for 10-15 minutes to meld the flavors and soften the coleslaw mix.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed to balance the flavors.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro if desired for added freshness and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the pork to make a leaner soup.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the heat level or omit for a milder soup.
- For a vegetarian version, replace the ground pork with firm tofu and use vegetable broth.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Adding cooked rice or noodles can turn this soup into a more substantial meal.
