Cut off the top. (If the melon is very large, slice it in half so that half will hold the soup.) Remove the melon’s central fiber and seeds. Scrape out some of the flesh, leaving a layer about 3 ...

To remedy the effects of yeet hay, which can manifest as a sore throat, acne, or rashes, per Chinese medicine, one should eat more cold or cooling food, such as winter melon soup (冬瓜汤).

And no, not just any appetizer will do. Other research has shown that compared to solid foods like cheese, crackers, and cantaloupe, soup does a better job at curbing subsequent eating.