Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pot beef egg roll soup that combines ground beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic ginger and garlic in a savory broth, enhanced with soy sauce and sesame oil. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb Ground Beef
Vegetables
- 4 cups Green Cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup Carrots, shredded
- 4 Green Onions, sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 inch Ginger, minced
Liquids & Oils
- 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
- 1 tablespoon Gin Extractger (or non-alcoholic alternative)
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
Seasonings
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Start by shredding the cabbage and carrots. Mince the garlic and ginger, and slice the green onions. Set everything aside for easy access during cooking.
- Cook the Beef: In a large pot over medium heat, add a drizzle of sesame oil. Once hot, add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary to keep the soup light.
- Add Aromatics: Toss in the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, which enhances the soup’s depth of flavor.
- Incorporate Vegetables: Stir in the shredded cabbage and carrots, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften but still retain some crunch.
- Add Broth: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil to combine all flavors.
- Flavor It Up: Add soy sauce, gin extractger (or your non-alcoholic alternative), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well to marry the seasoning throughout the soup.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully and vegetables to tenderize perfectly.
- Finish with Green Onions: Right before serving, stir in the chopped green onions. They add a fresh, mild onion flavor and vibrant color to the soup.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy it hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired for an extra punch of flavor.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and calories.
- You can substitute the gin extractger with a small amount of ginger liqueur or simply omit it for a non-alcoholic version.
- For a vegetarian variation, replace beef with crumbled tofu or mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
- Adjust the soy sauce amount to control the saltiness according to your taste.
- If you prefer a more textured soup, add chopped water chestnuts or bamboo shoots.
