🥣 Egg Roll Soup
Egg roll soup is a comforting soup inspired by the flavors of a Chinese-style egg roll — but without the fried wrapper. It’s sometimes called “egg roll in a bowl soup.”
It combines ground meat, cabbage, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce in a savory broth.
🍲 Typical Ingredients
- Ground pork (or chicken/turkey)
- Green cabbage (or coleslaw mix)
- Carrots
- Garlic & fresh ginger
- Chicken broth
- Soy sauce or tamari
- Sesame oil
- Green onions
Optional: mushrooms, bean sprouts, chili paste, or a soft-boiled egg.
👨🍳 Simple Cooking Method
- Brown the ground pork in a pot.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook briefly.
- Stir in broth, soy sauce, and cabbage.
- Simmer 10–15 minutes until cabbage softens.
- Finish with sesame oil and green onions.
🌶️ Flavor Profile
- Savory
- Slightly sweet from cabbage
- Mildly spicy (if chili paste is added)
- Aromatic from ginger & sesame oil
🥗 Why People Love It
- Low-carb and keto-friendly
- Quick (ready in ~20 minutes)
- High in protein
- Comforting but lighter than fried egg rolls
If you’d like, I can give you a detailed recipe with exact measurements or a slow cooker version.
