Preparation: 10 mins, Cooking time: 25 mins
Ingredients (serves 2)
° 350g winter melon (weight after peeling), cut into small chunks
° 75g carrot, cut into mall chunks
° 50g shiitake mushroom, sliced
° 350ml water or vegetable stock
° 1 piece (25g) vegetarian ham, sliced thinly
° salt and pepper to taste
° granulated mushroom bouillon (optional), to taste
° some coriander, for garnish
Directions
1. Place the winter melon, carrot and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5-8 minutes or until winter melon and carrot are tender.
2. Transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Place the mushrooms, vegetarian ham and soup puree in a pot and bring to a boil. Season to taste with salt, pepper and granulated mushroom bouillon.
4. Ladle the soup into individual serving bowls, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve.