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

 * 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.