Description
Hearty Egg Roll Soup: A Cozy Twist on Takeout Classics
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or vegetable oil as an alternative)
- 1 cup Onion (chopped; can also use shallots)
- 1 cup Carrots (diced; bell peppers can be a substitute)
- 1 pound Ground Pork (can substitute with turkey or chicken)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced; garlic powder can be used if needed)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger (freshly grated; ground ginger is acceptable)
- 4 cups Chicken Stock (vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian option)
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (tamari for gluten-free option)
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce (BBQ sauce can be used in a pinch)
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust to taste for spice level)
- 4 cups Cabbage (chopped; bok choy or spinach can be replaced)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (or olive oil for a lighter option)
- 2 stalks Green Onions (sliced; chives can be used instead)
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds (optional; toasted almonds can be used)
- 1 cup Wonton Strips (optional; omit for gluten-free)
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced carrots; sauté for 5 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Brown the Ground Meat: Add ground pork, breaking it into chunks. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Incorporate the Broth and Sauces: Pour chicken stock, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sriracha. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the Cabbage and Simmer: Mix in chopped cabbage, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Finish with Sesame Oil: Stir in sesame oil and warm through for a couple of minutes.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and more sriracha if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg