Watercress and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the watercress thoroughly and trim off any tough stems. Soak the dried duck gizzards in warm water for 30 minutes to soften.

2. 2

   Blanch the pork bones and softened dried duck gizzards in boiling water for 5-10 minutes to remove impurities. Skim off any scum. Drain and rinse under cold water.

3. 3

   Pit the red dates. Rinse the candied dates and apricot kernels.

4. 4

   Add the blanched pork bones, dried duck gizzards, red dates, candied dates, apricot kernels, and ginger slices into a large soup pot.

5. 5

   Pour in water. Bring the pot to a rolling boil over high heat.

6. 6

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 2 hours.

7. 7

   Add the watercress to the pot. Increase heat to bring it back to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the watercress is tender.

8. 8

   Season the soup with salt to taste before serving.