Sea Soup
["3 1/2 c. regular-strength chicken broth", "1 tsp. soy sauce", "1/2 c. finely shredded carrot", "1/2 tsp. Oriental sesame oil", "2 tsp. thinly sliced fresh ginger", "1 c. shredded imitation crab", "1/3 c. sliced green onion tops", "1 or 2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and sliced (optional)"]
["In a 2 to 3-quart pan, mix chicken broth, ginger and soy sauce; bring to a boil over high heat.", "Reduce to a simmer; add imitation crab and carrot and simmer, uncovered, until hot, about 1 minute.", "Remove from heat and add green onions and sesame oil. Pour into a soup tureen to serve at the table, or ladle into 2 or 4 individual bowls.", "Garnish with egg slices.", "Makes 2 entree or 4 first-course servings."]
["regular-strength", "soy sauce", "carrot", "sesame oil", "ginger", "crab", "eggs"]