Korean Spinach Soup

Beef broth may be substituted for the water for a richer soup, but you may have to decrease the amount of salt.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb fresh spinach
• 1  green onion, sliced
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  tablespoon  sesame oil
• 1⁄2 lb ground beef
• 1  teaspoon soy sauce
• 2  teaspoons salt (2 to 3)
•  pepper, to taste
• 4  cups water

Directions

1. Wash the spinach thoroughly, then trim off the thick stems.
2. Heat the sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pot.
3. Brown the ground beef, separating while stir-frying.
4. Add the green onion, garlic, soy sauce, salt and pepper and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
5. Add the water, then the spinach.
6. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the flame.
7. Place a tight-fitting lid on the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.