Winter Melon Soup
Winter Melon Soup is a light, clear, and refreshing soup originating from Chinese cuisine, featuring tender chunks of winter melon simmered in a savory broth. Common ingredients include winter melon, ginger, and sometimes pork ribs or dried shrimp for flavor. It is a staple home-cooked dish, especially popular during the warmer months for its cooling properties.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This soup is very low in calories, fat, and carbohydrates, making it a light and hydrating option. It is a good source of potassium and provides modest amounts of vitamin C and other minerals from the melon and broth.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 45 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Folate | 15 µg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter melon is considered a 'cooling' food, believed to help clear internal heat and reduce summer dampness. Nutritionally, its high water and fiber content make it exceptionally filling yet low in energy, ideal for hydration and weight management.
