Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 pound ground pork, chicken, or turkey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated carrots (approx 3 large)
- 1 bag of cole slaw mix (or approx 5 cups shredded cabbage)
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce, optional
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
For Serving
- Green onion
- Chili crisp
- Crispy wonton strips
Instructions
- Heat aromatics: Heat the sesame oil in a 7-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onions, minced garlic, and minced ginger, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until the mixture is softened and fragrant.
- Cook the meat: Add the ground pork, chicken, or turkey to the pot. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook thoroughly until no longer pink.
- Add vegetables and broth: Stir in the grated carrots and cole slaw mix (shredded cabbage). Cook for 1 minute to soften the vegetables slightly. Then pour in the chicken stock, low-sodium soy sauce, optional fish sauce, and rice wine vinegar.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot and reduce heat to medium-low. Let the soup simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and vegetables to tenderize.
- Season and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary. Serve hot topped with sliced green onions, chili crisp, and crispy wonton strips for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute ground pork with ground chicken or turkey for a leaner protein option.
- Fish sauce is optional but adds depth; omit for a milder flavor or to keep it vegetarian if using vegetable stock and meat substitute.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels in the soup.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently on stovetop.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure soy sauce is gluten-free and omit crispy wonton strips or substitute with gluten-free toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
