Watercress Pork Bone Soup with Figs and Dried Chinese Almonds

KATHY: Growing up in a very traditional Chinese household, it seemed like there was a soup for every single ailment and condition out there. This watercress pork neck soup, which has a distinctive and herbaceous flavor and aroma, was what we’d make to alleviate dry coughs. It moistens the lungs and throat, which makes it great for anyone overcoming a cold, suffering from allergies, or who has asthma. It’s particularly popular among chefs and line cooks in Chinese restaurant