Winter Melon Soup
A light, comforting soup with tender winter melon and savory meatballs, finished with fresh green onions. Ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 500 g winter melon
- 250 g ground pork
- 3 stalks green onions
- 1 liter chicken broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Peel the 500g winter melon, remove seeds, and slice into 2cm cubes. Thinly slice 2 of the 3 green onions, keeping the third for garnish.
- 2
In a bowl, mix the 250g ground pork, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and half the sliced green onions. Roll into small meatballs, about 2cm each.
- 3
Bring the 1 liter chicken broth to a boil in a pot. Add the winter melon cubes and cook over medium heat until they turn translucent, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Drop in the meatballs gently. Simmer until they float and are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with 1 tsp salt, adjusting to taste.
- 5
Ladle into bowls and garnish with the remaining sliced green onion. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- pot
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
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