Mushroom ginger soup

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsFresh mushrooms, wiped clean, sliced very thin
½cupMinced onion
1largeCarrot, grated
1teaspoonMinced fresh ginger
2cupsBasic beef stock
¼teaspoonGround nutmeg
teaspoonFreshly ground pepper
Salt to taste
2tablespoonsMinced fresh coriander
2Green onions, white and first 2 inches of green, chopped

Directions

1. Put mushrooms, onion, carrot and ginger in 3-quart microwave-safe casserole. Cover with plastic wrap vented at one corner. Microwave on high (100 percent power), stirring twice, until mushrooms are tender and have released juices, 8 to 10 minutes.

2. Stir in beef stock. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high until simmering, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in nutmeg, pepper and salt.

Sprinkle with cilantro and green onions. Serve.

NOTE: Soup also can be served cold. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours before serving.

Posted By japlady@... (Rebecca Radnor) On rec.food.recipes or rec.food.cooking