Winter Melon Soup
- lluu.eats
- Feb 11
- 1 min read
Winter melon soup is a light, comforting dish known for its delicate flavor and nourishing qualities. The soup helps support hydration while remaining low in calories. It also contains fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, which contribute to healthy digestion, immune support, and balanced blood pressure.
Made with tender chunks of winter melon simmered in a savory broth, the translucent melon absorbs the rich flavors of ingredients creating a soothing balance of taste and texture. Traditionally valued for its “cooling” properties, winter melon soup is often enjoyed as a soothing, gentle meal that promotes overall wellness without feeling heavy.
1
Searing the Beef
Sear beef fillets on high heat for 2 minutes per side to form a golden crust. Let it cool before proceeding to keep the beef tender.
2
Mushroom Duxelles
Cook the mushrooms until all moisture evaporates to prevent soggy pastry. Aim for a thick, paste-like consistency.
3
Puff Pastry Handling
Keep the puff pastry cold to avoid softness. Chill if it becomes too soft, and score the top lightly without cutting through.
Notes
1
Soak the dry ingridients for 15 minutes while you prep the other ingridients.
2
Parboil the pork bones for 5 mins to remove impurities. Afterwards, rinse in cold water.
3
Remove the skin from the winter melon and cut into 1 inch chunks. Rinse and set aside. Winter melon will cook very quickly and break down in the soup so add it at the end.
4
In a pot, combine the pork bones, water, dried scallops and ginger. Bring to a boil and simmer for up to 1 hr to get a flavourful pork base.
5
Add the barley and foxnut and simmer for 30 mins or until you've reached the desired texture.
6
Once the barley is soft, add the winter melon and let it simmer for 10 more minutes. For softer winter melon, simmer for an extra 5 minutes.
7
Salt to taste and enjoy!
Instructions
1 lbs of pork bones
8 cups water
winter melon
2 dried scallops
2 tbsp pearl barley
2 tbsp foxnut
2 thin slices of ginger
Winter Melon Soup
Winter Melon Soup
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