Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   5 1/2  cups          chicken stock -- defatted
   2      tablespoons   fresh ginger root -- coarsely chopped
   1      large         garlic clove -- minced
   1                    lemon slices
     1/2  teaspoon      anise seed
     1/2  teaspoon      coriander seed
     1/4  teaspoon      cumin seed
     1/4  teaspoon      black peppercorns
   2      medium        skinless boneless chicken breast halves -- cut into strips
   1      cup           scallions -- coarsely chopped

Preparation:

In a large pot over high heat, combine 5 cups stock, ginger root, gralic, lemon slice, anise, coriander, cumin and peppercorns. Bring mixture to a boil, lower heat and simmer, covered, 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine remaining 1/2 cup stock and chicken pieces. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Lower heat and gently poach chicken, covered, 2-3 minutes, or until pieces are just cooked through. Turn out chicken into colan der, discarding stock. Rinse chicken to remove any scum, and drain. Strain the simmered broth-herb mixture through a very fine sieve, discarding seasoning ingredients. Rinse out large pot and return strained stock to it. Add green onions. Simmer 2 minutes. Add chicken and simmer 1 additional minute. May be garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.