Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pot Egg Roll Soup packed with ground beef, fresh vegetables, and fragrant ginger, perfect for a quick and nourishing meal in under an hour.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 4 cups green cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 6 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 beaten eggs (optional)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain any excess fat if necessary to keep the soup from being greasy.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and diced onion to the pot. Sauté until fragrant and the onions become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Cook the vegetables: Stir in the shredded carrots and thinly sliced cabbage. Cook for approximately 5 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly but still retain some crunch.
- Add broth and season: Pour in the chicken broth along with soy sauce and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for about 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Create egg ribbons: Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the simmering soup while stirring gently. This will create delicate egg ribbons throughout the soup.
- Garnish and serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions for freshness and a subtle onion flavor. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground pork or turkey for a different flavor profile.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Adjust soy sauce and salt quantities based on your dietary preferences, especially if using a regular sodium broth.
- The eggs are optional but add a nice texture and protein boost to the soup.
- Stir gently when adding eggs to create thin, delicate egg ribbons rather than clumps.
