Ingredients
1lbground porkor see other alternatives below!
2tbspolive oil
1white onionmedium, peeled and diced
2carrotsmedium, peeled and diced
3clovesgarlicminced
1green cabbagesmall, chopped into bite-sized pieces
8cupschickenor vegetable stock
2tspground ginger
1tspsesame oil
toasted sesame seedsoptional toppings
thinly-sliced green onionsoptional toppings
homemade fried egg roll wrappersor store-bought wonton strips, optional toppings
Preparation
Add ground pork to a large stockpot and cook over medium-heat for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring and flipping occasionally, until the pork is lightly browned.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pork to a separate plate, and set aside.
Add the olive oil and onion, and stir to combine. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the carrots and garlic, and sauté for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the cabbage, stock, ginger, and cooked pork, and stir to combine.
Continue cooking until the soup reaches a simmer. Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the carrots and cabbage are nice and tender.
Stir in the sesame oil until combined. Then taste and season the soup with a few generous pinches of salt and black pepper as needed.
Serve warm, garnished with your desired toppings.
