1. Put all the ingredients in a heavy-bottomed pan and bring to the boil. Leave to simmer for 30 minutes.
2. Take out the bones; crush them with a mortar-pestle and put them back into the liquid. Let it simmer for 10 minutes more. Add 1 - 2 cups of extra water, if it seems less.
3. Strain through a thick cloth or net colander into separate soup bowls and serve hot, accompanied with rice.
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