Egg Roll Soup with Chicken (Printable)

Savory Asian-inspired soup featuring ground chicken, cabbage, and carrots in a light savory broth topped with chili crisp.

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 pound ground chicken

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil such as canola or avocado
03 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
06 - 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
07 - 2 medium carrots, julienned or grated
08 - 4 green onions, sliced with white and green parts separated

→ Broth & Seasonings

09 - 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
10 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

→ Toppings

15 - 2 to 3 tablespoons chili crisp store-bought or homemade
16 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, optional

# How to Make:

01 - Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes.
02 - Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Sauté until fragrant and softened, about 3 minutes.
03 - Stir in the cabbage and carrots. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to wilt, 3 to 4 minutes.
04 - Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
05 - Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with chili crisp, a sprinkle of the green parts of the green onions, and sesame seeds if using. Serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get the addictive egg roll flavors—garlic, ginger, cabbage—but in a warm, nourishing broth that feels like a hug.
  • It comes together in 40 minutes, so you can have dinner on the table before anyone's too hungry to help chop.
  • The chili crisp drizzle adds complexity and heat without overwhelming the delicate broth underneath.
02 -
  • Don't skip browning the chicken properly—that caramelization creates depth that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.
  • Taste as you go; every broth is different, and adjusting seasoning at the end takes only seconds but changes everything.
  • Chili crisp should be added right before eating, not stirred into the hot soup, so it keeps its texture and impact.
03 -
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before serving—the flavor deepens and it feels like a small luxury touch.
  • Keep good quality chili crisp on hand; it transforms not just this soup but roasted vegetables, rice bowls, and even avocado toast into something memorable.
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