Clear Turnip Soup

Ingredients

 * ½ lb lean beef (shoulder, shin or flank)
 * 1 cup cut-up Chinese turnip
 * 1 scallion
 * 1 garlic clove
 * 4 cup beef stock
 * 1 tsp soy sauce
 * 1 tbsp salt

Directions

 * 1) Shred the beef into 2-inch lengths.
 * 2) Peel the turnip, cut it into 2-inch pieces, then slice.
 * 3) Cut the scallion into 2-inch lengths and mince the garlic.
 * 4) Bring the stock to a boil.
 * 5) Add the beef and bring to a boil a second time.
 * 6) Skim off the froth and add the turnip, scallion, garlic, soy sauce and salt.
 * 7) Lower the flame and simmer for 30 minutes.
 * 8) Variations: for a rich turnip soup, follow the procedure for rich soups.
 * 9) Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and brown the meat.
 * 10) Add the turnip, scallion and garlic.
 * 11) Add the soy sauce and salt, then the stock.
 * 12) Bring the soup to a boil.
 * 13) Simmer for 20 minutes.
 * 14) This recipe yields 4 servings.