Description
A comforting soup inspired by the classic egg roll, filled with savory broth, ground pork, and vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 4 cups green cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup green onions (chopped, divided)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 beaten eggs
- Red pepper flakes or sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground pork in a large pot over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and diced onion. Sauté until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.
- Build the soup base: Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add vegetables: Toss in the shredded carrots, thinly sliced cabbage, and half of the chopped green onions. Let it simmer until the vegetables are tender.
- Optional egg swirl (egg drop style): Slowly pour in the beaten eggs while stirring the soup to create silky ribbons.
- Final seasoning and serve: Adjust the taste with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (or sriracha). Ladle into bowls, garnish with remaining green onions, and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg