Winter Melon Soup Recipe

This Winter melon Soup is a terrific meal starter !Try this chicken, mushroom and winter melon appetizer and tell me if you've enjoyed it ! Your suggestions for this winter melon soup are welcome !

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Ingredients

 Chicken1 3 1/2 pound
 Chinese mushrooms1 Cup (16 tbs), canned
 Mushrooms1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Ham1 Tablespoon, boiled
 1 can lotus seeds
 Chicken stock5 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/8 Teaspoon
 Winter melon1 6 pound

Directions

Clean chicken and remove bones.
Dice very small and place in a saucepan.
Dice the two types of mushrooms and add to the chicken.
Add ham, lotus seeds, chicken stock, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
Wash the melon and cut across 2 1/2 inches from the top.
Remove all the seeds and make an even hollow in the center.
Place the melon in a deep ovenproof serving bowl.
Pour the soup mixture into the melon and replace the top.
Place a rack in a saucepan filled up to 2 inches of boiling water and place the bowl on the rack.
Cover the saucepan and steam for 5 hours.
Serve the melon walls with the soup at table.
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