Clear Turnip Soup

Ingredients

 * 1/2	lb	lean beef (shoulder, shin or flank)
 * 1	cup	cut-up Chinese turnip
 * 1	x	scallion
 * 1	x	garlic clove
 * 4	cup	Beef stock
 * 1	tsp	Soy Sauce
 * 1	tbl	salt

Directions

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