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Winter Melon Soup (Tong Kua Tong) is a soothing and nutritious soup with cooling properties. Perfect on a warm day but just as comforting on a cool day. | MalaysianChineseKitchen.com
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Winter Melon Soup (Tung Kua Tong)

Winter Melon Soup (Tong Kua Tong) is a soothing and nutritious soup with cooling properties. Perfect on a warm day but just as comforting on a cool day.
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Soup
Cuisine : Chinese
Keyword : winter melon soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 115kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 8 cups water (1.9 liters)
  • 1 roasted chicken carcass (trimmed and rinsed)
  • 12 dried red dates (rinse and soak for 15 minutes)
  • 1 lb winter melon (rind removed and cubed) (450g)
  • 2 tbsp goji berries
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring water in a large pot to a boil.
  • Add chicken carcass, red dates, and winter melon to the pot. Cover and bring water back to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 1½ to 2 hours. Skim off any scum appearing on the surface.
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  • Season with salt and add goji berries. Continue to boil for another 5 minutes. Turn off stove.
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  • Serve warm in individual bowls.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal
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