Milookhia (Green Herb Soup)

Ingredients

 * 300g (10oz) fresh or frozen Milookhia
 * 1 tablespoon tomato puree
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * pinch of black pepper
 * 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
 * 3 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped
 * 2 bay leaves
 * 1 tablespoon oil
 * 2 chicken stock cubes
 * 500ml (18fl oz) boiling water

Directions

 * 1) Dissolve chicken stock cubes in a medium saucepan then add 500ml (18fl oz) boiling water.
 * 2) Add Milookhia, salt, pepper, and tomato puree.  Stir, cover pan and simmer for 30 minutes.
 * 3) Chop the garlic and set aside.  Next heat oil in a small frying pan and fry the garlic until slightly brown then add in coriander, mixing thoroughly for 1 minute.
 * 4) When Milookhia is ready, add the bay leaves, fried garlic and coriander to the pan.  Give a quick stir, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.