WINTER MELON MEATBALL SOUP

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This soup is very warming. I love to make this during the winter months when it's chilly outside.

Provided by mal

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 173.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1110.9 mg, Sugar 4 g

Jaden Martinez
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I have made this soup several times and it is always a hit! My family and friends love it. It is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


reba mosane
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This soup is amazing! The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the winter melon is cooked to perfection. The broth is also very flavorful and satisfying.


RASHED ISLAM
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the winter melon was soft and sweet. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of soups.


Rorisang Nkhwa
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This soup is delicious and comforting! I love the combination of winter melon and meatballs, and the broth is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.