Sure the garden vegetable soup is good, but that can be a bit tiring after a year of making the same old same old! Since 1/26/09 is the Chinese New Year, why not celebrate by treating yourself to this version of the zero point soup? I really enjoy the flavors in this one! ASIAN INSPIRED SOUP 2 cups bok choy, chopped 2 cups cabbage, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh ginger root, finely chopped 4 oyster mushrooms (or any other that is available) 2 cups scallions, sliced 1 8 oz can slice water chestnuts 1 small red bell pepper, diced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 jar or can of bean sprouts (or 1 cup fresh) 2 cups snow peas, cut into spoon size pieces 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 cut cilantro, fine chop salt and white pepper to taste Put the bok choy, cabbage, garlic, ginger root, mushrooms, scallions, water chestnuts, bell pepper, pepper flakes, and broth into a large pot. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer, cooking for 10 minutes. Add r...