Winter Melon Soup With Barley and Goji Berries

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 1

Winter Melon Soup recipe with barley and goji berries

Winter Melon Soup With Barley and Goji Berries

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

40 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

300

Sugar

Fat

14g

Winter melon soup with barley and goji berries is a traditional Chinese soup that is believed to have many health benefits. The soup is typically eaten during the hot summer months as it is known for its cooling properties. It is a simple and easy-to-make soup that requires only a few ingredients including winter melon, barley, pork ribs, ginger and goji berries. The soup has a mild and slightly sweet taste, and is perfect for those who want to enjoy a healthy and nutritious meal without spending too much time in the kitchen.

Instructions

1.	Soak barley in water for 30 minutes, then rinse and drain.
2.	Cut the pork ribs into small pieces, and blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes.
3.	Peel and remove the seeds from the winter melon, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
4.	In a pot, add 1000ml of water, pork ribs, winter melon, soaked barley, ginger and goji berries.
5.	Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour until the winter melon is soft and tender.
6.	Season with salt to taste before serving.

PROS

This soup is high in vitamins and minerals, and low in calories, making it a healthy and nutritious meal to include in your diet.

Winter melon is known for its cooling properties, and is believed to help reduce body heat and prevent heat stroke especially during summer months.

CONS

The soup may not be everyone’s preferred taste, especially if they don’t like the slightly sweet taste of winter melon.

The barley can be a bit tough and chewy, so cooking it for longer time might be necessary to soften it completely.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Winter melon is low in calories and high in nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and carotene.
Barley is high in fiber, which is important for digestive health. It also contains antioxidants which can help to fight off harmful free radicals in the body. Goji berries are high in vitamin C and antioxidants as well, and are believed to improve the immune function and boost energy levels.

	500 g winter melon
	1/2 cup barley ( coix seeds )
	150 g pork ribs
	1 tablespoon goji berry
	2 slices ginger
	1000 ml water