Chinese Winter Melon Soup (Dong Gwa Tong)
A light and nourishing Cantonese winter melon soup made with pork or chicken and minimal seasoning for a clean, comforting broth.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb winter melon peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 lb pork ribs or chicken
- 4 slices fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 8 cups water
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 2 scallions sliced
Instructions
- Blanch pork ribs or chicken for 2–3 minutes, then rinse clean.
- Add protein, ginger, garlic, and water to a large pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add winter melon and simmer another 15 minutes until translucent.
- Season with salt and white pepper.
- Garnish with scallions and serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 165 (8%)
Carbohydrates: 7g (3%)
Protein: 17g (34%)
Fat: 5g (6%)
Saturated Fat: 1.3g (7%)
Cholesterol: 50mg (17%)
Sodium: 380mg (16%)
Fiber: 1g (4%)
Sugar: 3g
Nutrition values are estimates only and can vary based on ingredient choice, portion size, and preparation method.Calories: 165 (8%)
Carbohydrates: 7g (3%)
Protein: 17g (34%)
Fat: 5g (6%)
Saturated Fat: 1.3g (7%)
Cholesterol: 50mg (17%)
Sodium: 380mg (16%)
Fiber: 1g (4%)
Sugar: 3g