Winter melon(Dong qua) soup with pork and mushroom in Chinese style | 冬瓜粒湯

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while pork is often less expensive.

dried shrimp

🥗Healthier: fresh shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh shrimp is lower in sodium, and canned tuna is a budget-friendly protein.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic alternative.

goji berries

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried cranberries are more accessible, and raisins are often less expensive.

Prepare the pork tenderloin by marinating it with soy sauce, salt, sugar, cornstarch, oil, and water.

Soak dried mushrooms in warm water until softened, then slice.

In a large pot, combine chicken broth and water, then bring to a boil.

Add winter melon and soaked mushrooms to the pot, and cook until the melon is tender.

Add the marinated pork tenderloin to the pot and cook until the pork is done.

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