Dried Shrimp and Winter Melon Soup

Name: Dried Shrimp and Winter Melon Soup
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound, peeled and seeded winter melon; 1/4 cup dried shrimp; 1 tablespoon, julienned fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons, chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 5 cups water or chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon chicken powder; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

A light, comforting Chinese soup featuring tender winter melon simmered with savory dried shrimp and aromatic ginger. Perfect for any season, this simple dish comes together in under 30 minutes.

30 min

Easy

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This classic Chinese home-style soup is as comforting as it is simple. The dried shrimp add a subtle ocean sweetness while the winter melon becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender during cooking.

Ingredients

winter melon 1 pound, peeled and seeded

dried shrimp 1/4 cup

fresh ginger 1 tablespoon, julienned

cilantro 2 tablespoons, chopped

vegetable oil 2 tablespoons

water or chicken broth 5 cups

salt 1/2 teaspoon

chicken powder 1/4 teaspoon

sesame oil 1 teaspoon

Instructions

Prep the ingredients

Cut the winter melon into bite-sized chunks. Give the dried shrimp a quick rinse under cold water. Slice the ginger into thin strips and roughly chop the cilantro leaves.

Bloom the aromatics

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ginger and dried shrimp, stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Simmer the soup

Add the winter melon pieces to the pot and pour in the water or broth. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and let cook for 15 minutes until melon is fork-tender.