Ingredients

Ingredients:

•1 turnip, cut into thin 1-inch strips

•2 stalks celery, cut into thin 1-inch strips

•1 scallion, cut into thin 1-inch strips

•1/2 pound watercress

•1 carrot, cut into thin 1-inch strips

•2 cups chicken or vegetable stock

•3 quarter-size slices of fresh ginger, peeled and cut crosswise into very thin strips

•2 cups water

•Salt

•1 cooked chicken breast or 1/4 pound extra-firm tofu,cut into 1-inch cubes

Preparation

  1. Combine all of the ingredients, except the salt, in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer, covered, for 40 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.
  2. Taste and season with salt, if desired. Best if served right away