RICH SPINACH SOUP

• 1/2 lb Fresh spinach
• 1 Scallion
  
• 1 Clove garlic
• 1 tb Sesame oil
• 1/2 lb Ground beef or tofu substitute
• 1 t Soy sauce
• 1 tb Salt
• Dash pepper
• 4 c Water

1. Wash the spinach thoroughly, then trim off the thick stems. Chop the scallion and mince the garlic.
    
2. Heat the sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Brown the ground beef, separating the particles while stir-frying. Add the scallion, garlic, soy sauce, salt and pepper and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the water, then the spinach. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the flame. Place a tight-fitting lid on the pot. Do not remove the cover until soup is ready to be served. Simmer for 10 minutes.