Superb Winter Melon and Bacon Potage Soup

1. 1

   In a pot, boil water with a pinch of salt.

2. 2

   When it comes to a boil, add the winter melon and cook for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Strain to remove water off of the winter melon.

4. 4

   Heat the pan on medium heat, add butter (2 tablespoons), chopped onions, and a pinch of salt and saute until the onion becomes clear.

5. 5

   Using the same pan, after removing the onion, cook bacon (cut into 1cm width) on medium heat until slightly browned.

6. 6

   Blend the winter melon from step 1, the onion from step 2, milk and cream in a blender.

7. 7

   Put it back into the pot, add consomme cubes and warm it on low heat making sure not to burn it.

8. 8

   When the soup has warmed up, add bacon from step 3, and the dish is ready.

9. 9

   Garnish with as much parsley as you want!

10. 10

    This soup is also great chilled in the hot summertime.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.