Winter Melon Soup with Shrimp and Shiitake
Winter Melon Soup with Shrimp and Shiitake features a clean, aromatic broth layered with earthy mushrooms, sweet briny shrimp, and crisp bamboo shoots. Ginger and a hint of citrus keep the flavors bright, while cilantro adds a fresh finish. Serve this comforting soup as a light dinner or an elegant starter on cool evenings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Winter Melon Soup with Shrimp and Shiitake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine mushrooms and water in a bowl. Let stand until the mushrooms are soft, at least 15 minutes. Drain the mushrooms and reserve 2 cups of the soaking water.
- 2
Soak the shrimp in salt water. Peel them, then soak again in salt water. Drain and pat dry.
- 3
Heat sunflower oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the heat.
- 4
Place the winter melon, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots in a pan with the reserved soaking water, sake, chicken bouillon, and ginger. Cook over medium heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the top, until the winter melon is transparent, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Divide the shrimp between 2 bowls. Ladle the soup over the top. Add lemon and cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 359.16 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 23.72 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 57.96 g 21%
- Total Fat 3.61 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.31 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 117.67 mg High 39%
- Sodium 516.73 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 13.26 g Good Source 47%
- Total Sugars 17.06 g --
- Added Sugars 15.25 g High 31%
- Calcium 54.97 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.56 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 511.5 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 7.47 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 6.35 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 1.18 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Winter Melon Soup with Shrimp and Shiitake is made with 11 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bamboo Shoots, Chicken Bouillon, Dried Shiitake Mushroom, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 359.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Winter Melon Soup with Shrimp and Shiitake made of?
- The main ingredients are Bamboo Shoots, Chicken Bouillon, Dried Shiitake Mushroom, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Winter Melon Soup with Shrimp and Shiitake?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 359.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Winter Melon Soup with Shrimp and Shiitake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Winter Melon Soup with Shrimp and Shiitake healthy?
- Winter Melon Soup with Shrimp and Shiitake has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 359.16 calories and 23.72 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 516.73 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 15.25 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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