Grandma winter melon meat ball soup

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner while ground chicken is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is often more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is usually cheaper.

winter melon

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini can be a healthier substitute, while cabbage is often less expensive.

Prepare winter melon by peeling and cubing it into bite-sized pieces.

Combine ground pork, minced ginger, chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper in a bowl.

Mix the meat mixture thoroughly until well combined.

Form the meat mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.

Heat water in a large pot over medium heat until boiling.

Add the meatballs to the boiling water and cook until they float, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the meatballs and set aside, leaving the broth in the pot.

Add the winter melon and carrots to the broth and simmer until the melon is tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Return the meatballs to the pot and add sliced mushrooms.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat the meatballs through.

Season the soup with additional salt and white pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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