Ingredients

6 cups chicken broth

2 red bell peppers, (ribs and seeds removed), thinly sliced lengthwise and cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 to 3 teaspoons Asian hot chili sauce

3 cups (12 ounces) diced poached chicken

1 bunch (6 ounces) watercress, large stems trimmed

2 scallions, thinly sliced lengthwise and cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces

Preparation

In a 3-quart saucepan, bring broth, bell peppers, soy sauce, and chili sauce to a simmer; cook until peppers are crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.

Add chicken and watercress; cook 1 minute. Ladle into bowls, and top with scallions.