Savory Asian Beef Egg Roll Soup (Printable)
A comforting Asian fusion soup combining ground beef, crisp vegetables, and aromatic spices in a light umami broth, topped with crispy wonton strips.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
03 - 2 medium carrots, julienned or shredded
04 - 4 green onions, sliced
05 - 1 cup shiitake or cremini mushrooms, sliced
06 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
→ Broth & Seasonings
08 - 6 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth
09 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
12 - 1 teaspoon sugar
13 - 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
14 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
→ Garnishes
15 - 1/2 cup wonton strips or crispy egg roll wrappers, broken into pieces
16 - Extra green onions, sliced
17 - Toasted sesame seeds
# Steps:
01 - Heat sesame oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook for 4-5 minutes until fully browned with no pink remaining.
02 - Add the minced garlic, ginger, and sliced mushrooms to the pot. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and the mushrooms begin to soften.
03 - Stir in the sliced cabbage, julienned carrots, and green onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften slightly.
04 - Pour in the broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, white pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
05 - Bring the soup to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
06 - Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce, salt, or pepper as needed.
07 - Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Top with crispy wonton strips or broken egg roll wrapper pieces, extra sliced green onions, and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It captures every bit of that beloved egg roll flavor but delivers it in a comforting, slurpable bowl that warms you from the inside out.
- The entire thing comes together in under an hour with one pot, which means minimal dishes and maximum satisfaction on busy weeknights.
02 -
- Do not skip draining excess fat after browning the beef, or your broth will turn greasy and coat your mouth in an unpleasant way.
- Adding the wonton strips too early is a guaranteed path to soggy disappointment, so always scatter them on at the very last second.
03 -
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for about two minutes until they turn golden and fragrant, because the raw ones taste flat by comparison.
- Use the flat side of your knife to smash the garlic before mincing, which releases more of those essential oils and makes the flavor significantly more potent.