Egg Roll Soup with Chicken (Printable)

Hearty soup combining chicken, cabbage, and carrots in a savory broth topped with spicy chili crisp.

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 pound ground chicken

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
06 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
07 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Broth & Seasonings

08 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
12 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Toppings

13 - 2 to 3 tablespoons chili crisp
14 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

# How to Make:

01 - Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until lightly browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
02 - Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pot. Sauté until fragrant and onion becomes translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Stir in sliced cabbage and shredded carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Stir in most of the sliced green onions, reserving some for garnish. Adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or vinegar to taste.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls. Top each serving with a generous spoonful of chili crisp, reserved green onions, and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in less than 45 minutes, making weeknight dinners feel less like a chore and more like a treat.
  • The chili crisp topping gives you total control over heat, so everyone at the table can customize their bowl without extra work.
  • Ground chicken keeps costs down while staying lean, and the broth absorbs every savory note you give it.
02 -
  • Don't skip the rice vinegar—I learned this the hard way when my first batch tasted dull and one-dimensional; that acid is what makes it sing.
  • Chili crisp is not optional despite what the label suggests; it's the textural and heat component that transforms this from nice to craveable.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame oil in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding it to maximize its nutty flavor and ensure it doesn't taste raw or harsh.
  • Keep your ingredients prepped before you start cooking so everything moves quickly once you heat the pot—mise en place transforms this from slow to speedy.
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