Watercress and pork soup

This soup helps neutralise excess heat in your body and improves the function of your lungs.

Ingredients (serves 4):
600g watercress
300g lean pork
3 pcs dried duck gizzards
2 preserved dates
1/4 of a luohan guo (罗汉果) (from Chinese herbal shops)
30g Chinese almonds
6 bowls water

Method:
1. Bring water to the boil.
2. Add all ingredients and bring to the boil again.
3. Transfer soup to a double-boiler and simmer for 2 hours.
4. Add 1/2 tbsp Chinese wine and salt to taste.

Recipe source: Simply Her magazine (Aug 2006)