Chinese Winter Melon Soup
A light, comforting broth with tender winter melon and a mix of proteins. Ready in under 45 minutes, this classic Chinese soup is naturally low in calories and deeply satisfying.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds winter melon, peeled and cubed
- ½ pound boneless chicken thighs
- ¼ pound shrimp, peeled
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 piece ginger, 3 slices
- 1 serving salt and white pepper to taste
- 2 stalks scallions, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces.
- 2
Peel and cube winter melon into 1.5-inch chunks, removing seeds.
- 3
Bring broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat, ~5 minutes.
- 4
Add chicken pieces and ginger slices. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, ~8 minutes.
- 5
Add winter melon cubes and simmer until tender and translucent, ~15 minutes.
- 6
Stir in shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through, ~3 minutes.
- 7
Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
- 8
Ladle into bowls and garnish with scallions. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (at least 3-quart capacity)
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- ladle
- wooden spoon
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