Egg Roll Soup with Green Onions and Ginger

If you love the flavor of an egg roll but don’t love the whole wrapping, frying, and then scrubbing oil splatters off your stove like it’s your second job… Egg Roll Soup with Green Onions and Ginger is about to become your new best friend.

This is the kind of weeknight comfort food that feels like takeout—warm, savory, gingery, a little sesame-scented—but it’s made in one pot, with simple ingredients, and you can be in sweatpants the entire time (highly encouraged). It’s cozy, quick, and somehow tastes like you planned dinner on purpose.

Why You’ll Love This Egg Roll Soup with Green Onions and Ginger

• All the egg roll filling vibes, no deep-frying drama.
• One pot = fewer dishes (which is basically self-care).
• Fast but satisfying—ready in about 30 minutes, including “stare into fridge” time.
• Picky-eater friendly because it’s familiar, savory, and not “weird healthy” (you know what I mean).
• Customizable: spicy, egg-drop style, extra veggies… you’re the boss.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 lb ground beef – rich, savory, classic “egg roll filling” flavor
• 4 cloves garlic, minced – because soup deserves flavor
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated – bright, warming, and a little spicy
• 1 tbsp soy sauce – salty umami goodness
• 1 tbsp sesame oil – that toasted, “takeout aroma” magic
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 cup shredded carrots – sweetness + color
• 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced – the signature egg roll crunch
• 1/2 cup green onions, chopped (divided) – half in the soup, half on top
• 6 cups chicken broth (low sodium if you prefer)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar – adds just enough tang to balance everything
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Add-Ins

• 2 beaten eggs – for a silky egg-drop swirl moment
• Red pepper flakes or sriracha – if you like cozy with a kick

How to Make Egg Roll Soup with Green Onions and Ginger

Step 1: Brown the Ground Beef

In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

If there’s a lot of fat, carefully drain off the excess. (I’m not judging either way. I’ve been known to “drain” and then accidentally leave some for flavor.)

Step 2: Add Aromatics

Add the diced onion, garlic, and grated ginger right into the pot with the beef. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, until the onions soften and everything smells like you know what you’re doing—even if you’re cooking in yesterday’s sweatshirt.

Step 3: Build the Soup Base

Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle boil.

At this point, your kitchen will smell like that one amazing takeout place… but without the delivery fee.

Step 4: Add the Vegetables

Once the broth is simmering, add the shredded carrots and cabbage. Reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender—but not limp and sad.

Now stir in half of the green onions so they soften slightly and flavor the broth.

Step 5: Optional Egg Swirl (Egg Drop Style)

If you want that silky egg-drop texture, slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup while stirring in a gentle circular motion. The eggs cook instantly and form delicate ribbons.

It’s oddly satisfying. Like soup ASMR. (No headphones required.)

Step 6: Final Seasoning and Serve

Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, or a touch more soy sauce if needed. Ladle into bowls and top with the remaining green onions.

Add sriracha or red pepper flakes if you want a spicy kick—and if your family complains, remind them they can live their mild life in peace while you live yours with flavor.

Aneta’s Cozy Kitchen Tips (Because Life Is Busy)

• Slice cabbage thin so it cooks evenly and stays pleasantly tender-crisp. Thick cabbage can feel like you’re chewing homework.
• Grate ginger fresh if you can. It makes a big difference. But if all you have is the jarred stuff? You’re still getting dinner on the table, and that counts.
• Go low-sodium broth if your soy sauce is on the salty side. You can always add more salt—taking it out is… not a thing.
• Want it heartier? Add a handful of mushrooms, extra carrots, or even a scoop of cooked rice right in the bowl.
• Meal prep win: This soup reheats beautifully. It’s even better the next day, like it had time to get its life together.

A Little Story From My Chicken Magic Kitchen

This recipe became my go-to on those nights when I wanted comfort food but also wanted to keep my sanity. You know the kind of day: work, errands, someone’s hungry right now, and the idea of cooking feels like climbing a mountain in flip-flops.

The first time I made Egg Roll Soup with Green Onions and Ginger, the smell alone made everyone wander into the kitchen like cartoon characters floating toward a pie. And when I realized it was basically “egg roll filling” in cozy broth form—done in one pot—I thought: Okay… this is the kind of magic I can get behind.

FAQs About Egg Roll Soup with Green Onions and Ginger.

Bring the Egg Roll Magic to Your Dinner Table

There’s just something comforting about a bowl of soup that tastes like your favorite takeout order—especially when it’s simple, cozy, and doesn’t leave your kitchen looking like a disaster zone.

So the next time you’re craving something warm and satisfying, make Egg Roll Soup with Green Onions and Ginger. It’s fast, flavorful, and the kind of dinner that makes everyone think you worked harder than you actually did (my favorite kind of recipe).

If you try it, top it with those fresh green onions, take a deep breath of that gingery-sesame goodness, and enjoy a little bowl of weeknight magic.

Keep the Cozy Vibes Going (More Recipes You’ll Love)

• If you’re craving the same cozy, slurpable comfort, try Healing Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup—it’s warm, soothing, and basically feels like a hug in a bowl.
• Love that “egg roll filling” flavor? You’ll be obsessed with Egg Roll in a Bowl—same savory cabbage-and-garlic vibe, but super quick for busy nights.
• Want another easy soup night option? Scoop up a bowl of Garlic Parmesan Chicken Soup for creamy comfort that tastes like it took way more effort than it did.
• If you’re in the mood for something with a little heat (because sometimes we need dinner and a personality boost), go for Spicy Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup—bold, creamy, and totally worth grabbing extra napkins.

And if you made Egg Roll Soup with Green Onions and Ginger, I’d love to hear how it went! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leave a quick star rating and review—it helps other readers find the recipe (and it makes my day in a very real way).

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