Chinese Melon Soup (Dong Gwah Jong) Recipe

Name: Chinese Melon Soup (Dong Gwah Jong)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups watermelon balls or 1 small watermelon; 6 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup canned bamboo shoot (2.3 oz); 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced; 2 1/2 ounces smoked ham, diced (1/2 cup); 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey or 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, diced; 3 slices gingerroot (about the size of a dime); 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt (optional); 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 cup toasted almond, shredded

Servings: persons

3 cups watermelon balls or 1 small watermelon
6 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup canned bamboo shoot (2.3 oz)
1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced
2 1/2 ounces smoked ham, diced (1/2 cup)
1 1/2 cups cooked turkey or 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, diced
3 slices gingerroot (about the size of a dime)
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup toasted almond, shredded

1
For fancy presentation - remove top of melon.
2
Scoop out melon and seeds, reserving 3 cups melon balls.
3
Scallop edge of melon.
4
In a large pan, heat stock, bamboo, mushrooms, ham, chicken, ginger, sugar, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce the heat to low, half cover the pan, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
6
Just before serving add reserved melon balls and pour soup into the melon shell.
7
Sprinkle with almonds and serve immediately.

993

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

152

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups watermelon balls or 1 small watermelon, 6 cups chicken stock, 1/2 cup canned bamboo shoot (2.3 oz), 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Chinese Melon Soup (Dong Gwah Jong) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chinese Melon Soup (Dong Gwah Jong)

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