2 qts water
1 large clove garlic, sliced
1 piece star anise
2 slices fresh ginger root
1 dried red Hungarian hot wax pepper, crushed (You could probably substitute 1 ancho plus 2
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup soy sauce or to taste
Combine water, garlic, star anise, ginger and pepper in a soup pot. Bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes. Add soy sauce.