Korean Spinach Soup

Description
Beef broth may be substituted for the water for a richer soup, but you may have to decrease the amount of salt.
 * This recipe is for 4 servings.
 * Preparation: 25 minutes.

Ingredients

 * ½ lb fresh spinach
 * 1 green onion, sliced
 * 1 garlic clove, minced
 * 1 tablespoon sesame oil
 * ½ 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.