Clear Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbspOil
• 1 tbspGarlic, chopped
• 1/2 tbspGinger, chopped
• 5 piecesMushroom, chopped
• 1 cupBroccoli, chopped
• 1/2 cupCabbage, squared
• to tasteSalt
• 5 cupsWater
• 1 tbspCrushed black pepper
• 1 tspLemon juice
• 1 tbspSpring onion (garnish)

Method

1. 1

   Heat oil in a deep pan. Sauté chopped garlic and ginger for 2 minutes — don't brown.

2. 2

   Add all the chopped vegetables and salt. Toss on high for 2 minutes — they should stay crunchy.

3. 3

   Pour in 5 cups water. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Add crushed black pepper. Simmer another 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Finish with lemon juice. Garnish with spring onion. Serve hot — best for cold-fighting and post-illness comfort.