Egg Roll Soup: All the Classic Takeout Flavors in One Cozy Bowl
This Egg Roll Soup delivers all the classic egg roll flavors in a warm, comforting soup. Made with pork, cabbage, carrots, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, it is quick, easy, and endlessly customizable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
1 pound ground pork
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium white onion, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small green cabbage, chopped
6–8 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Optional toppings: toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, crispy wonton strips
Instructions
1. Brown ground pork in a large stockpot over medium heat for 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2. Add olive oil and onion to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Add carrots and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in cabbage, stock, ginger, and cooked pork.
5. Bring soup to a simmer, then reduce heat and cover.
6. Simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
7. Stir in sesame oil and season with salt and black pepper.
8. Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
Protein can be substituted with chicken, sausage, or mushrooms.
Soup keeps up to 3 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen.
Add crispy toppings just before serving to maintain crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg