Easy Egg Roll Soup {gluten free}
This paleo egg roll soup is a nourishing a delicious cold-weather dish that features all of the flavors of an egg roll without the wrapper! It’s AIP, and Whole30 compliant.
Is there anything more comforting than soup? It’s warm, soothing, filling, and just all-around perfect for this time of year. How about add one more layer of comfort food with a takeout dupe? This recipe was inspired by the popular riff of an egg roll, the egg roll in a bowl recipe. It’s a cost-effective and easy meal and has been a reader favorite and a Hoover household favorite!
This soup is a simple and comforting meal that’s going to become a new favorite in your house, too! It’s gluten-free, soy-free, and packed with flavor.
Why you’ll love this egg roll soup
- It’s cost-effective. The main ingredients are ground meat and cabbage, which are far more cost-effective than a full cut of meat like steak or chicken breast.
- It’s quick and simple to make. No fancy methods or hours of prep with this meal. It comes together quickly and easily.
The Ingredients You’ll Need
- Broth. You can use either chicken or vegetable broth.
- Ground Pork. I’m used to using ground pork for this recipe, but you can easily use other meats. I would suggest ground chicken or even ground turkey as the next best thing for this recipe.
- Cabbage. I’m obsessed with cabbage. It’s cheap, nutrient-dense, and cooks fast! Yes, you can buy a pre-made coleslaw mix to make this recipe even easier, but I prefer the texture and flavor of fresh, whole cabbage.
- Carrots, onion, and green onion. The rest of the veggies to round out the egg roll flavor.
- Coconut aminos. Coconut aminos is the soy sauce substitute in this dish. Ginger adds a bit of a spicy kick.
How to Make Egg Roll Soup
- Step one. Brown the ground meat.
- Step two. Cook down the vegetables.
- Step three. Add the broth, coconut aminos, and simmer!
How to slice a whole cabbage
Cabbage is simple to work with, as long as you remove the tough core! Slice the cabbage and carefully use a knife to cut around the core. You can then remove it with the knife or your hands.
Once the thick core is removed, I like to slice the cabbage into strips about 1/4-1/2″ thick with a knife.
Tips & Tricks
- Season further to taste. I don’t tolerate nightshades, so I made this soup flavorful enough on it’s own! But to add heat, you can top the soup with sriracha or chili crisp.
- Save time with shredded carrots. These are easy to find in most grocery stores! You can also use a coleslaw mix, but I still prefer to use a whole cabbage for the best texture and flavor.
Storage and reheating instructions
Store this soup in a glass container in the fridge for 3-4 days. It’s always best to reheat soup on the stove!
Can you freeze the egg roll soup?
Yes, you can freeze the soup for up to 3 months!
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PrintPaleo Egg Roll Soup (Whole30, AIP)
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: one pot meals
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: Chinese Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This egg roll soup is a warming and comforting dish that has all of the flavors of an egg roll!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork, sub ground chicken
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small thumb ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 green cabbage, sliced into strips
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (sub lime juice for AIP)
- 2 tbsp green onion, chopped
- Optional- Sriracha to taste (omit for AIP)
Instructions
- Using a large pot, brown the ground pork on medium heat and lightly season with salt and pepper. Set aside when cooked and discard the fat.
- Melt the coconut oil in the pot on medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and saute for 4 minutes or until softened. Add the carrots and saute for another few minutes to soften. Add the cabbage and stir for a few minutes, allowing it to barely soften.
- Pour in broth, cooked protein, and coconut aminos, and stir well to combine. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the cabbage is wilted. Add the rice vinegar at the end and stir to combine.
- Season further to taste and top the soup with sliced green onion to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 336
- Fat: 24.8g
- Carbohydrates: 7.5g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Protein: 20.4g
This recipe was published in 2018 and updated in 2024. Photos by Modern Food Stories.
So yummy!!
Thank you!!
Made this months ago and plan to again tonight. So simple for over the top taste! I may add a few things tonight … thinking white beans or some potatoes possibly mushrooms. It is fine alone with the recipe ingredients, but can also help me use up some other vegs on hand. Delish!!
yum!!
Easy weeknight meal. Great flavors, too. I used ground chicken and next time will try ground pork.
Thank you!
Made this tonight while on whole 30. This was delicious even non dieters in the family liked it. I added 2 baby bok choy and 1 de-seeded jalapeno, it didn’t change the original too much but it was very yummy thanks
Yay, thank you so much!
This is an excellent soup that’s super easy to make AND the entire family LOVES it!! Win/win!!
Yay, thank you so much!!
Hi there! DELICIOUS and it makes a lot! can this be frozen? If so, what is the best method how to freeze
Sure, you can freeze it for up to 2-3 months fully cooked!
Oh so delicious! I will make again!
Thank you!!
I made it today… Amazing
I put 4 implants on Thursday after few days only drink juice I had enough, was looking something easy to eat.
And was even, love it maybe next time will add some thin pasta..
Thank you for the recipe
Thank you!!
I have never commented on any recipe I’ve ever made before, but when I tell you that this soup has changed my life I’m not lying LOL it is so so delicious and flavorful. Cooked the veg in the rendered pork fat, used soy sauce, a couple heaping spoonfuls of hot chili oil with a fried egg on top and, oh my goodness, a dream. Next time I will definitely add a dash of sesame oil just to kick that flavor up a notch, but wow, I am floored by this soup. This will be added to my regular rotation no doubt. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much!!!