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Cozy One-Pot Egg Roll Soup with Green Onions and Ginger

This warm and easy soup captures the flavors of an egg roll in a bowl, blending ground pork, cabbage, ginger, and green onions into a light broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Ground Pork (Substitute with ground chicken or turkey if desired.)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Ginger (grated) (Ground ginger can work in a pinch.)
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (Use gluten-free tamari if needed.)
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion (diced) (Shallots work for a milder flavor.)
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth (low sodium) (Vegetable broth for vegetarian options.)
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots (Can be swapped for red bell pepper.)
  • 4 cups Green Cabbage (thinly sliced) (Napa cabbage is a great alternative.)
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions (chopped) (Hold back some for garnish.)
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar (Apple cider vinegar is a suitable substitute.)
  • 2 Beaten Eggs (optional) (Omit if you prefer a lighter dish.)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare all vegetables: mince garlic, grate ginger, dice onion, shred carrots, and slice cabbage.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until soft.
Cooking
  1. Add ground pork and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add garlic and ginger; stir 30–60 seconds.
  3. Stir in soy sauce and rice vinegar. Mix well.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Add carrots and cabbage; reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, about 5–7 minutes.
  6. Stir in green onions. If using eggs, slowly pour beaten eggs into the simmering soup while stirring to create ribbons.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, and optional heat. Serve hot.

Notes

Use low-sodium broth so you can control salt. Cut cabbage thin so it cooks fast. Add carrots or bell pepper for color and crunch. For a lighter version, swap pork for ground turkey or chicken. Add the eggs last and pour them slowly for thin egg ribbons.