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Chinese Winter Melon Chicken Soup

4 servings · 310g/servingAsianOriginal recipe ↗

Ingredients

  • Butternut squash200g
  • CHICKEN STOCK480g≈ 2 × 1 cup
  • Mushrooms280g≈ 1.25 × 8 oz package
  • Ginger root, raw4g≈ 2 × 1 teaspoon grated
  • Chicken Breast170g≈ 1 breast
  • Asparagus, green, raw105g

Estimated Cost

  • Butternut squash (200g)—
  • CHICKEN STOCK (480g)$0.84
  • Mushrooms (280g)$2.46
  • Ginger root, raw (4g)—
  • Chicken Breast (170g)$1.50
  • Asparagus, green, raw (105g)—
Total (4 servings)$4.80(~$1.20/serving)

* Cost estimate based on 3 of 6 ingredients.

Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the chopped winter melon and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until tender. Drain the water.

  2. 2

    2. Add the chicken broth, rehydrated black mushrooms, ginger, shredded chicken, and asparagus tips to the pot.

  3. 3

    3. Simmer for 5 additional minutes.

  4. 4

    4. Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition per serving

Based on 4 servings · USDA data

Calories131
Protein18g
Carbs11g
Fat2g
Fiber3g
Sodium288mg

Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.

Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.