Winter melon soup: a delicious and simple dish.
Winter melon, a simple on the outside and rich on the inside, is not only low in calories and high in fiber, but also helps to eliminate excess water and fat from the body. Especially on a hot summer day, a refreshing bowl of winter melon soup will not only cool you but also moisturize your taste buds. So, how do you make a delicious and simple winter melon soup?Here's the secret to making winter melon soup.
Material Preparation**
Winter melon: 500 grams.
Chicken breast: 150 grams.
Shiitake mushrooms: 4-5 flowers.
Sliced ginger: to taste.
Salt: to taste. Ground white pepper: to taste.
Essence of chicken or chicken powder: to taste (optional).
Steps**
1.*Preliminary preparation**: First wash all the ingredients, peel and remove the seeds of the winter melon and cut it into pieces, slice the mushrooms, and cut the chicken breast into pieces for later use.
2.*Cooking process**: Put an appropriate amount of water into the pot, add ginger slices, and bring to a boil over high heat. Then add the chicken breasts and cook over medium-low heat until the chicken is browned.
3.*Add winter melon and shiitake mushrooms**: Add the winter melon and shiitake mushrooms to the pot and continue to cook until the winter melon is translucent.
4.*Seasoning**: Add an appropriate amount of salt, white pepper and chicken essence (if selected) according to personal taste, stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes to fully integrate the seasoning into the soup.
5.*Done**: Serve when heat is off. You can choose to sprinkle some cilantro or chopped green onions to add to the aroma.
It's a simple and delicious winter melon soup recipe that can be made at home or for an outdoor barbecue or picnic. The freshness of winter melon and the deliciousness of chicken are perfectly combined, making it a pleasure to enjoy even on a hot summer day.