Oriental Stock - Another Great 365 Crockpot Recipe

Makes about 2 quarts
2 quarts water
6 cups shredded bok choy or Chinese cabbage
1 1⁄4 cups coarsely chopped loosely packed cilantro
1 each: sliced large onion, carrot, small red bell pepper
1⁄3 cup sliced gingerroot
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 dried shiitake mushrooms
4 teaspoons reduced-sodium tamari soy sauce
2 star anise
2 teaspoons five-spice powder
1 1⁄2 teaspoons Szechuan peppercorns, toasted
Salt and pepper, to taste

Per Cup:
Calories: 8 % calories from fat: 11 Protein (g): 0.6 Carbohydrate (g): 1.1 Fat (g): 0.1 Saturated fat (g): 0 Cholesterol (mg): 0 Sodium (mg): 110

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 0.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 0.0 Meat: 0.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Combine all ingredients, except salt and pepper, in 6-quart crockpot; cover and cook on low 4 to 6 hours. Strain, discarding solids; season to taste with salt and pepper.