Description
Warming paleo egg roll soup brings hearty Asian-inspired comfort without traditional wrappers. Packed with ground pork, crisp vegetables, and savory broth, you’ll savor this nourishing one-pot meal that satisfies deeply.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground pork (or ground chicken)
Main Vegetables:
- 1 small green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and grated
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or lime juice for AIP)
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Sriracha to taste (omit for AIP)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium flame and thoroughly brown ground pork, seasoning with salt and pepper. Transfer cooked meat to a separate dish, carefully draining excess fat.
- Using the same pot, gently melt coconut oil and introduce finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and freshly grated ginger. Sauté the aromatics for approximately 4 minutes until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate shredded carrots into the pot, stirring consistently for 2-3 minutes to initiate softening. Introduce thinly sliced cabbage and continue cooking until vegetables begin to wilt slightly.
- Stream chicken broth into the vegetable mixture, then reintroduce the cooked pork. Pour coconut aminos into the pot and thoroughly combine all ingredients.
- Elevate heat to trigger boiling, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer. Allow soup to develop flavors for 20-25 minutes, ensuring cabbage becomes completely tender.
- Finish the soup with a splash of rice vinegar or fresh lime juice, stirring to distribute the bright, tangy notes. Adjust seasoning according to preference.
- Ladle hot soup into serving bowls and garnish with freshly chopped green onions for an added layer of brightness and texture. Serve immediately and savor the comforting, nourishing meal.
Notes
- Swap ground pork with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option that still packs flavor.
- Use fresh ginger root instead of powdered for more vibrant, authentic taste and better nutritional benefits.
- If avoiding nightshades for AIP diet, completely omit black pepper and ensure chicken broth is compliant with autoimmune protocol requirements.
- Prep vegetables in advance to streamline cooking process and reduce overall kitchen time, making this soup a quick weeknight meal solution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg