Winter melon soup is a refreshing and nutritious dish for hot summer days. Today, TasteVN will share with you 2 ways to cook winter melon soup with bones and with sweet meat that is appealing for your meal. Let’s get into the kitchen to make this soup right away!
1. Winter melon soup with bones
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking time
25 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Winter melon soup with bones For 4 people
Pork bones 150 gr Winter melon 1 piece (about 200gr) Green onions 2 stalks Minced shallots 1 bulb Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (salt/ MSG/ seasoning powder/ pepper)
Tools needed
How to choose fresh and delicious pork bones
- You should choose pork bones that are bright pink, firm when pressed, and have good elasticity.
- It is advisable to choose flat, small bones as they have more meat.
- Do not buy pork bones that are purple, sticky to the touch, or have an unusual odor, as these are signs of bones that have been stored for too long and are no longer fresh.
How to make Pumpkin Soup with Pork Bones
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Prepare and marinate the pork bones
Wash the pork bones with diluted salt water until clean, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
Next, place the pork bones into a bowl and add 1 tablespoon of seasoning, 1 minced shallot, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and mix the ingredients well. Let it sit for 15 minutes for the bones to absorb the spices.
How to clean pork bones without odor
- Method 1: Rub white wine on the pork bones and let them soak for 10 minutes, then rinse with water to remove the odor.
- Method 2: Soak the pork bones in rice washing water for 1 hour, then rinse with water before cooking as usual, this will eliminate the odor while keeping the characteristic flavor.
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Prepare other ingredients
Peel the pumpkin, wash it clean, and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Trim the roots of the scallions, wash them clean, and chop them finely!
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Cook the soup
You heat up a pot, add 1 teaspoon of cooking oil, then add the marinated pork bones to the pot, stir-fry for about 4 – 5 minutes until browned, then add about 1 liter of water.
Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes for the pork bones to cook.
Tip:
- To keep the soup clear, during the simmering process, you should skim off the foam.
- To prevent the bones from becoming mushy, do not simmer for too long.
Finally, add the melon and cook together for about 7 – 8 more minutes, adjust the seasoning to taste, and then turn off the heat!
Serve the melon soup with pork bones in a bowl, add chopped green onions and a little pepper to finish.
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Final product
The melon soup with pork bones is delicious and attractive, with a rich flavor and a sweet taste thanks to the broth simmered from the bones. This dish promises to bring a refreshing lunch for your family during hot summer afternoons.
2. Melon soup with meat
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking time
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Melon soup with meat Serves 2 people
Pork lean meat 100 gr Melon 1 piece (about 200gr) Green onions 2 stalks Cilantro A little Common spices A little (salt/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning)
Tools needed
How to choose fresh and delicious pork
- You should choose pieces of meat that are pinkish-red, with a dry surface and not slimy.
- Avoid buying pieces that have many unusual black spots on the surface, are yellow and slimy, and have an unpleasant smell when sniffed.
- Additionally, you can check by pressing with your hand; fresh pieces will return to their original position when you pull your hand away.
See details: How to choose fresh and delicious pork
How to Prepare Melon Soup with Pork
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Prepare the meat
Lean pork should be rinsed with diluted salt water, then washed several times with clean water. After that, cut the meat into bite-sized pieces about 1/2 finger length.
Boil a little water, then briefly blanch the lean meat for about 2 – 3 minutes and remove it to drain.
How to prepare meat without smell:
- You can soak the meat in a diluted salt mixture for about 5 minutes, then remove and rinse clean.
- Additionally, you can also rub salt on the piece of meat and let it sit for about 5 minutes, then rinse clean.
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Prepare other ingredients
Peel the melon, wash it clean, and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Wash the green onions and cilantro, then chop them finely.
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Cooking soup
You put 1 liter of water in a pot and bring it to a boil, then add the prepared lean meat and cook for about 5 – 7 minutes until the meat is cooked.
Next, add the winter melon and cook for another 5 – 7 minutes until the melon is cooked. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, wait for the soup to boil again, then season to taste and turn off the heat.
Pour the winter melon soup with meat into a bowl, add a little chopped green onion and cilantro to finish.
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Final product
The winter melon soup with meat has a light green color with clear broth. The soup is sweet, the meat is tender, and the winter melon retains its crunchiness.
This dish is light and will taste better when served with rice.
How to choose fresh and delicious winter melon
- You should choose large, straight, and firm winter melons with a natural green skin color.
- If the winter melon has a dark green skin, it is an older fruit, which will not be tasty or sweet when cooked, so you should avoid buying these.
- A good winter melon will have a thick and fat stem, and when you press on the body of the fruit, you will feel the firmness and juiciness of the winter melon.
- Do not buy soft winter melons, as these are wilted fruits that will not retain their freshness and characteristic flavor when cooked.
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Above are 2 ways to cook melon soup with bones and meat refreshing for the family meal. If you have finished watching this recipe, go to the kitchen and try it out right away, wish you success!
*Reference source for the recipe and images from Facebook: Trang Đinh and Phạm Thư
