Cantonese Vegetable Soup(Vegetarian)  

Ingredients:
- 6 c. vegetable broth
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp. minced ginger root or 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1/2 c. chopped water chestnuts
- 1/2 c. sliced bamboo shoots
- 3/4 c. chopped broccoli florets
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 3/4 c. sliced mushrooms
- 1 c. sliced celery
- 1/2 c. chopped snow peas or green peas
- 1 c. fresh bean sprouts
- 1 c. cooked rice
- pinch of black pepper
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)

Directions:
- Heat 1/2 cup of the broth in a large soup pot over high heat. When broth is boiling, add onion, garlic and ginger.
- Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add soy sauce and remaining 5 1/2 cups of broth.
- Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add all remaining ingredients except scallions. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with scallions and serve.
- Makes 4 to 6 servings.