1. 1 pound watercress
2. 1 carrot
3. A little canned vegetarian beef burger**
4. 1 Tablespoon lycium berries*
5. 1 slice ginger
6. 10-12 cups water

III.     Seasonings:

1. 1 ½ teaspoons salt
2. 1 ½ teaspoons vegetarian seasoning*
3. 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (optional)

IV.     Directions:

1. Wash and cut the watercress into small sections; cut carrots into slices; soak the lycium berries for one minute, drain and set aside.
2. Add the ginger slice into water and bring to boil.  And then add in watercress, carrot, lycium berries, and cook for 15 minutes. Add in the seasonings.
3. Add in the vegetarian beef burger, bring the soup to boil and serve.

V.     Recipe provider:  Xiuxia Li  Photo: Fanrun Kang

Note:  * Available in Asian markets.