Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 98kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups winter melon peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 100 g cured ham Yunnan ham or prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp dried goji berries
- 1 tsp fresh ginger sliced
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- White pepper to taste
- 2 scallions sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring the chicken broth to a simmer with the ginger slices.
- Add the winter melon and ham. Simmer 20-25 minutes until the winter melon turns translucent and tender.
- Stir in the goji berries during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with scallions.
Notes
Chef's Tip: Don't rush the simmer - winter melon needs time to turn translucent and take on the flavor of the broth around it. Keto Swaps: winter melon is naturally low in carbs, so this broth needs no substitutions to stay keto-friendly.
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcal | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 1g
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About This Dish
Winter melon takes on the flavor of whatever it’s simmered with, turning translucent and gently sweet alongside salty cured ham and a few goji berries.
Winter melon is naturally low in carbs, so this broth needs no substitutions to stay keto-friendly.