How to Make Winter Melon Meatball Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Winter Melon Meatball Soup is a traditional Chinese dish that is both comforting and nutritious. This soup is perfect for the cold winter months, as winter melon is known for its ability to warm the body and boost the immune system. This dish is easy to make and is packed with flavor, making it an excellent addition to any meal.

The key ingredient in this dish is winter melon, a type of squash that is commonly used in Chinese cuisine. Winter melon has a subtle, sweet flavor and a soft...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ bunch cilantro leaves, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 pounds Chinese winter melon (dong gua), cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 3 slices fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Sprinkle pork with cornstarch, cilantro, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Mix eggs into pork until completely incorporated and the mixture becomes sticky.
  • Combine water, winter melon, ginger, salt, and sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, form 1 teaspoon-sized meatballs out of the pork mixture. Gently drop meatballs into simmering soup; simmer 8 to 10 minutes more until meatballs have cooked.
  • Nutrition

    173 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 1111mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 189mg