Description
Cozy One-Pot Egg Roll Soup is a delicious and hearty meal inspired by the classic flavors of an egg roll. This comforting soup combines ground pork or turkey, vibrant coleslaw mix, and aromatic seasonings in a flavorful chicken broth. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, it’s easy to prepare in just one pot and can be customized with optional toppings like hard-boiled eggs or a spicy drizzle of Sriracha.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Soup:
- 1 pound ground pork (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups coleslaw mix (or shredded cabbage and carrots)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Optional Toppings:
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Sriracha or chili oil
Instructions
- Heat Sesame Oil: In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat to infuse the cooking fat with nutty flavor while preparing to brown the meat.
- Cook Ground Meat: Add the ground pork or your choice of ground turkey or chicken to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes to ensure even cooking and texture.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the mixture is fragrant, which builds the soup’s base flavor.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and black pepper. This combination builds a savory, tangy, and slightly spicy broth.
- Bring to Boil: Increase heat to bring the soup to a rolling boil, activating all the flavors and preparing for vegetable addition.
- Add Vegetables and Simmer: Stir in the coleslaw mix thoroughly and let the soup simmer for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still retain slight crunch.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasonings if necessary. Ladle into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds for extra texture and flavor.
- Add Optional Toppings: Enhance your soup serving with optional hard-boiled eggs for protein or a drizzle of Sriracha or chili oil for heat, completing this cozy and satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground pork with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Use coleslaw mix or separately shredded cabbage and carrots if coleslaw is unavailable.
- Adjust soy sauce and rice vinegar to taste based on your preferred saltiness and tanginess.
- For a vegetarian adaptation, substitute meat with tofu and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Leftovers keep well and flavors deepen after a day, making this soup great for meal prep.
