A delicious and comforting Winter Melon Soup made with winter melon, shiitake mushrooms, Virginia ham, and scallops, perfect for warmth during cold weather.
1: Prepare all the ingredients: peel and cut the winter melon, slice the shiitake mushrooms, and mince the Virginia ham.
2: Soak the dried scallops in warm water until softened, then shred them.
3: In a large pot, bring the chicken broth and water to a boil.
4: Add the winter melon, shiitake mushrooms, minced ham, and dried scallops to the pot.
5: Reduce heat and simmer until the winter melon is tender.
6: Stir in the cornstarch slurry, and mix well to thicken the soup.
7: Beat the eggs and slowly drizzle them into the boiling soup while stirring gently.
8: Season with salt and white pepper according to taste.
9: Serve hot.
