Whole Winter Melon Soup with Chicken, Pork & Abalone

Notes from Nourishible editors

Written by our recipe team from the video and the method above.

• Technique · Step 2: Blanching the pork first removes the scum and blood that would otherwise cloud the broth during the long simmer.
• Scaling · Step 3: The melon sits inside the pot with water covering it, so the pot sets the limit. Choose the melon first, then a pot it fits in with room to spare. → Winter Melon
• Technique · Step 8: The wolfberries go in at the end so they stay plump rather than breaking down in the long simmer.
• Our take · Step 9: Dried shrimp and the shiitake soaking water carry much of the savoury flavour, so taste the broth before adding any salt.