Spicy Soup with Spring Onions

The chefs at the Hyatt Regency in Adelaide, Australia, developed this inspired soup as a daily special. I found it simple but classic in its clarity and subtle taste. They combined modest ingredients – vegetables, seasonings, stock – into a most satisfying treat.

The vegetables are first stir-fried in the wok. This imparts a lovely smoky flavour to the dish. chicken or vegetable stock is then added and, as with any soup, a good stock is essential to its final flavour. The Chinese le