Okay, so by now I figure I really like to make my own soups and once cooked I take my submerging blender and blend away. This past weekend went to an Asian Market and bought the following:
Bok Choy (the smaller ones - I heard they were sweeter than the larger ones)
poopake mushrooms
Ubo (sweet veggy)
Kabucha (Squash)
Daikon
Fresh Ginger Root
Chicken Feet (I like making my own chicken stock and I hear the tendons in the feet make for a richer chicken stock)
So, I add the chicken feet to water and let it cook for about forever.
Once done, I throw away the feet (although my Asian friend says she has a certain way to cook them and loves them...so next time I may just keep the feet and ask her for the recipe which I will share with you guys).
Once the chicken stock is done add the ingredients listed above - cube the veggies, slice the ginger and just throw in the poopakes.
Also add the following right now:
celery diced
garlic - about 3 or four cloves
red peppers diced, red hot pepper flakes,
salt/pepper to taste
lime juice, as much as you like.
Let these cook until the veggies are soft
Turn off the heat and let cool
Once cooled, submerge your blender and blend away
Serve with garnish of avocado, or heavy cream or whatever your little heart desires.
I often, and this is where it turns away from being vegetarian, cook in water some chicken breasts and then cut cubes into the soup.
I may also sprinkle ground golden flaxseed over the soup.
I hope this sounds appetizing - It sure is good! - I'm eating some right now for lunch.