Stuffed Winter Melon Soup | SUPER DELICIOUS | Easy To Make

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

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

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: button mushrooms

💰Cheaper: oyster mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more widely available and less costly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth offers a lighter option, while water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option, while canola oil is more economical.

Cut the winter melon in half and scoop out the seeds.

Mix ground pork, chopped shiitake mushrooms, minced ginger, minced garlic, and chopped scallions in a bowl.

Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch to the meat mixture and combine well.

Stuff the hollowed-out winter melon halves with the meat mixture, packing it tightly.

Place the stuffed winter melon halves in a large pot.

Pour chicken broth and water into the pot until the melon is submerged.

Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.

Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes, until the melon is tender.

Remove the melon halves and slice them into pieces.

Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and a sprinkle of white pepper.

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