Angkor Vegetable Soup

Ingredients
8 Cups -clear broth 4 Cups -chopped vegetables, any number, any kind

Directions

 * 1) In a large pot bring the stock to a boil.
 * 2) Add the vegetables and cook to desired degree of  firmness, and serve  immediately.
 * 3) In several small dishes, serve any or all  of  the  following  for diners to add to their soup:Chopped fresh chiles (Serranos or Jalapeqos work  fine),Paper-thin slices of raw beef,Minced raw shrimp or fish,Crabmeat,Lime wedges,Fish sauce,Cilantro, basil and mint leaves,Dried shrimp,Cracked black pepper,Chopped scallions,Bean sprouts,Roasted garlic
 * 4) Omit the vegetables and pour the broth over cooked rice noodles that have been dressed with the desired garnishes.