Winter Melon Soup

26. February 2006 Uncategorized 0

Adapted from chinesefood.about.com

Ingredients:
winter melon, green skin, seeds and pulp removed, cut into smaller pieces
chicken broth
3 slices of ginger
1 scallion greens, chopped
handful of spinach
rice noodles
fish sauce
lemon juice
salt and pepper

1. Place winter melon in a pot of chicken broth, bring to a boil and simmer until winter melon is tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Add ginger and noodles. Simmer for another 15 minutes. Season with fish sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Add spinach and turn off heat.