Here’s a flavorful, comforting Egg Roll Soup recipe — captures all the flavors of an egg roll in a warm, hearty soup.
🍲 Egg Roll Soup
Ingredients (Serves 4)
Soup:
- 1 lb ground pork, chicken, or turkey
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 carrots, thinly sliced or julienned
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1–2 green onions, sliced
- Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat
Thickener (optional):
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Meat
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
2️⃣ Sauté Aromatics
- Add garlic, ginger, and onion.
- Cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant and onions are soft.
3️⃣ Add Vegetables
- Stir in carrots, celery, and cabbage.
- Cook 3–5 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened.
4️⃣ Add Broth & Seasonings
- Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce.
- Add sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
5️⃣ Thicken (Optional)
- Stir cornstarch slurry into soup to thicken slightly.
- Simmer 2–3 more minutes.
6️⃣ Serve
- Garnish with sliced green onions.
- Serve hot with crispy wonton strips or egg roll wrappers broken into pieces for crunch.
Tips & Variations
- Extra crunch: Top with crushed fried wonton strips or tortilla chips.
- Protein options: Use shrimp, chicken, or tofu instead of pork.
- Veggie boost: Add mushrooms, snow peas, or bell peppers.
- Flavor twist: Add a splash of rice vinegar or a teaspoon of hoisin sauce for a sweeter note.
I can also give you a quick 20-minute egg roll soup recipe that uses store-bought shredded coleslaw mix for super fast prep.
Do you want the quick version?