Winter Melon Soup with Pork and Shrimp
A silky, elegant Chinese broth featuring tender winter melon, juicy shrimp, and pork, enhanced with goji berries and dried scallops for depth. This soul-warming soup is perfect for cool evenings and feels restaurant-quality at home.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 245
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Soak dried scallops and shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 10 minutes until soft. Drain, reserving soaking liquid. Shred scallops.
Step 2
Bring a pot of water to boil. Add pork cubes and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
Step 3
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high. Add ginger and scallion whites, sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Add blanched pork, shredded scallops, and mushrooms. Pour in 8 cups water and 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine. Bring to a boil.
Step 5
Reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes until pork is tender.
Step 6
Add winter melon chunks and goji berries. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until melon is translucent and tender.
Step 7
Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and just cooked through. Do not overcook.
Step 8
Season with salt and white pepper to taste. Stir gently to combine.
Step 9
Ladle soup into bowls. Serve hot with white rice on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot or Dutch oven (4-quart minimum)
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- ladle
- spoon
- small bowl for soaking
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