5 chinese melon soup Recipes

winter melon, cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces, chicken broth, dried chinese black mushrooms , soaked in hot water for 20 minutes and diced without stems, ginger, cooked ham, diced, salt and pepper, spring onion (for garnish )

winter melon (white gourd), ham, chicken broth, water, fresh ginger, green onion, sherry wine, salt, dried chinese mushrooms, diced (soak mushrooms in boiling water to cover for 20 minutes, squeeze dry and cut off stems)

ground pork, cornstarch, cilantro leaves, finely chopped, soy sauce, white sugar, minced garlic, minced fresh ginger, eggs, water, chinese winter melon (dong gua), cut into 1 inch cubes, fresh ginger, salt, white sugar

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