Celestial soup

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Whole scallions
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonPeanut oil
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
6cupsWater

Directions

1. Mince scallions. Place in a deep bowl with salt, oil and soy sauce.

2. Bring water to a boil; pour over scallions, and let stand 1 to 2 minutes.

VARIATIONS: Add with scallions, 1 garlic clove, minced; and/or any fresh, tcnder greens, such as parsley, spinach or water cress, chopped.

For the peanut oil, substitute a few drops of sesame oil.

From <The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook>, ISBN 0-517-65870-4. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .