Directions In a large saucepan, brown meat in oil on all sides; drain. Add the water, broth, sherry, soy sauce, onions, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Stir in the mushrooms, carrots and bok choy; cover and simmer 20-30 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Divide rice among six soup bowls, 3/4 cup in each; top each with 1 cup of soup. Garnish with chive blossoms if desired. Yield: 6 servings. Originally published as Asian Vegetable-Beef Soup in Country Woman October/November 2008, p27 Nutritional Facts 1 cup soup with 3/4 cup rice equals 379 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 621 mg sodium, 50 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 20 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend