Here’s a cozy, easy Egg Roll Soup recipe — it tastes like the filling of a classic egg roll, without the wrapper.
🥣 Easy Egg Roll Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork (or ground chicken/turkey)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or olive oil)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14–16 oz) bag coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage & carrots)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Optional additions:
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha
- Mushrooms
- Water chestnuts (for crunch)
- A splash of fish sauce
Instructions
- Brown the meat
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground pork and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed. - Add aromatics
Stir in onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant. - Add broth & seasoning
Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer. - Add cabbage mix
Stir in coleslaw mix. Simmer 5–10 minutes until cabbage is tender but not mushy. - Taste & adjust
Add more soy sauce, vinegar, or spice to your liking. - Serve
Top with sliced green onions (and a drizzle of sesame oil if desired).
🥢 Make It Low-Carb / Keto
This recipe is naturally low-carb. Just ensure your soy sauce doesn’t contain added sugar.
🍚 Want It Heartier?
Serve over rice or add cooked ramen noodles.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A slow cooker version
- An Instant Pot version
- A lighter / low-sodium version
- A restaurant-style flavor boost version 😊
