Egg Roll Soup Bowls—Lunch for 2
Enjoy the flavors of Chinese-inspired Egg Roll Soup Bowls – a tasty lunch option featuring ground pork and beef, diced onion, garlic, ginger, chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar and chopped egg rolls. Simmer it all together for a delicious filling meal!
Do This With That Stuff
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and beef and cook until browned.
- Add the diced onion, garlic, and ginger and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and eggs until combined.
- Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the pot, stirring constantly.
- Add the chopped egg rolls, shredded cabbage, and green onions. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve the egg roll soup warm. Enjoy!
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
🍬 Sweet
Increase the sugar to 2 teaspoons, add a tablespoon of honey, and a teaspoon of brown sugar for a sweeter flavor.
🧂 Salty
Increase the soy sauce to 3 tablespoons, add a pinch of salt, and replace the sugar with 1 teaspoon of fish sauce.
🍋 Sour
To enhance the sour flavor, add 1/4 cup of rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon of chili garlic sauce. Reduce the sugar to 1/2 teaspoon, and increase the soy sauce to 3 tablespoons.
☕ Bitter
To enhance the bitter notes, add a teaspoon of black pepper, a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and a tablespoon of white vinegar. Reduce the sugar to 1/2 teaspoon and add 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
🍄 Umami
Increase umami flavor by adding mushrooms, fish sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Replace sugar with honey. Reduce chicken broth and increase soy sauce.
🌶️ Spicy
Increase the sesame oil to 2 teaspoons, add 1 teaspoon of chili flakes, and replace the sugar with 1 teaspoon of sriracha.
🍸 Alcoholic
- Riesling: This white wine has a light, crisp flavor that will pair nicely with the savory flavors of the egg roll soup. The sweetness of the Riesling will also help to balance out the salty soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Hard Cider: This light, bubbly beverage will pair well with the egg roll soup. The sweetness of the cider will help to balance out the salty flavors of the soup.
- Lychee Martini: This sweet and fruity cocktail will go well with the egg roll soup. The lychee flavor will complement the savory flavors of the soup and the sweetness of the drink will help to balance out the saltiness of the soy sauce and sesame oil.
🥛 Non-Alcoholic
- Sparkling Apple Cider: The sweetness of the apple cider would balance out the savory flavors of the egg roll soup. The carbonation would also help to cleanse the palate between bites.
- Coconut Water: The light and refreshing flavor of the coconut water would provide a nice contrast to the rich flavors of the soup. The electrolytes in the coconut water would also help to keep you hydrated.
- Jasmine Green Tea: The subtle floral notes of the jasmine green tea would help to enhance the flavors of the soup. The tea would also provide a nice contrast to the richness of the soup.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means it may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.
🍞 Keto
Replace ground pork and beef with ground turkey, replace soy sauce with coconut aminos, replace sugar with a keto-friendly sweetener, replace cornstarch with xanthan gum, replace egg rolls with low-carb vegetables.
🫒 Mediterranean
Replace ground pork and beef with lean ground turkey or chicken. Replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Replace sesame oil with olive oil. Replace egg rolls with cooked quinoa.
🥬 Vegetarian
Replace the ground pork and beef with a vegetarian meat substitute, such as crumbled tofu or tempeh. Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Omit the eggs.
🥕 Vegan
Replace ground pork and beef with vegan ground meat alternative. Replace chicken broth with vegetable broth. Replace eggs with a vegan egg substitute.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.
🍭 Diabetes
Replace the sugar with a sugar substitute, reduce the amount of soy sauce, and omit the egg rolls.
🩸 High Blood-Pressure
Replace the ground pork and beef with leaner proteins such as turkey or chicken. Reduce the soy sauce and sugar to 1 tablespoon each. Replace the sesame oil with olive oil. Use low-sodium chicken broth.
🧀 High Cholesterol
Replace the ground pork and beef with lean ground turkey or chicken. Reduce the amount of soy sauce and sesame oil. Replace the sugar with a sugar-free alternative.
🫀 Heart Disease
Replace the ground pork and beef with ground turkey, reduce the amount of soy sauce, and replace the sugar with a sugar-free sweetener.
🫘 Kidney Disease
Replace ground pork and beef with ground turkey, reduce soy sauce to 1 tablespoon, omit sugar, and replace sesame oil with olive oil.
🧀 Liver Disease
Replace ground pork and beef with ground turkey, reduce soy sauce, and omit sesame oil.
🌾 Celiac
Replace the soy sauce with gluten-free soy sauce, replace the egg rolls with gluten-free egg rolls, and replace the cornstarch with gluten-free cornstarch.
🐄 Lactose Intolerant
Replace the ground beef with ground turkey, replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth, and replace the soy sauce with tamari.
🌾 Gluten Intolerant
Replace the soy sauce with a gluten-free alternative, such as tamari, and omit the egg rolls.
🌾 IBS
Replace the ground pork and beef with ground turkey. Use a low-sodium broth. Omit the soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Use arrowroot powder instead of cornstarch. Use a dairy-free milk instead of eggs. Omit the egg rolls and cabbage. Add cooked quinoa and diced carrots.
Beti’s Reflections
Growing up, I was always fascinated with trying new foods. My parents took me to the local Chinese restaurant weekly, and I was always eager to see what the chef cooked up that day. On this particular day, I was expecting something familiar, like an egg roll, but instead I experienced something entirely new: an egg roll soup bowl!
The flavors of this soup were unlike anything I had ever tasted before. The ground pork and beef were seasoned and cooked to perfection, and the combination of chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil was simply delightful. A hint of sugar added the perfect balance to the dish. Plus, there were pieces of chopped egg rolls, shredded cabbage, and green onions added for texture and flavor.
This Chinese-inspired Egg Roll Soup is a tasty lunch option that’s sure to hit the spot. To make it, start by heating a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and beef and cook until browned, then add the diced onion, garlic, and ginger and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and eggs until combined, then slowly pour the mixture into the soup pot and stir until combined. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until the soup has thickened. Finally, add the chopped egg rolls, shredded cabbage, and green onions and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
I couldn’t wait to try this soup after it had simmered and the aromas filled my kitchen. The moment I took my first bite, I knew this soup was special. I’m so grateful for my first experience with egg roll soup bowls – it’s now one of my favorite lunch dishes! I enjoyed it as-is, but I would have liked to have seen some extra vegetables added for an even more nourishing meal.
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