Winter Melon Meatball Soup

Winter Melon Meatball Soup

This savory **Winter Melon Pork Meatball Soup** is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any meal. Tender pork meatballs, infused with aromatic scallions, ginger, and a hint of five-spice powder, are simmered in a light broth with delicate winter melon slices. The meatballs are hand-shaped for a homemade touch, ensuring juicy, well-seasoned bites in every spoonful. A splash of cooking wine and soy sauce enhances the umami depth, while a drizzle of sesame oil and fresh cilantro add a fragrant finish. Quick to prepare yet rich in taste, this soup balances heartiness with freshness—ideal for warming up on chilly days or enjoying as a light yet satisfying dish. Try this recipe for a deliciously wholesome bowl that’s sure to become a family favorite!

20 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Recipe Soup

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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pork
300g
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winter melon
500g

The aromatics

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scallions
2-3 stalks
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ginger
1 small piece (about 20g)
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egg
1
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cilantro
a handful (about 10g)

The sauce & seasonings

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cooking wine
1 tbsp
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soy sauce
1 tbsp
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five-spice powder
0.5 tsp
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salt
to taste (about 0.5 tsp)
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monosodium glutamate
a pinch (about 0.1 tsp)
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sesame oil
1 tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Chop the pork into minced meat, chop the scallions and ginger into fine pieces, and slice the winter melon into thin pieces.

2. Step 2

Place the pork, scallions, ginger, a small amount of cooking wine, a small amount of soy sauce, a small amount of five-spice powder, salt, egg, and monosodium glutamate in a container, and stir in one direction from start to finish.

3. Step 3

Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat.

4. Step 4

After the water boils, reduce the heat to low, and use your hands and a spoon to shape the meat mixture into balls and drop them into the water. After the meatballs are cooked, add the winter melon slices.

5. Step 5

Cook for another minute, then add a small amount of sesame oil and sprinkle with cilantro. Turn off the heat and remove the pot from the stove.

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