Philippines - Mussel Soup

Mussel Soup

Ingredients

-       2 lb mussels, still in shell

-       medium sized piece of ginger root, peeled and sliced into julienne strips

-       1 medium sized onion, sliced

-       several spinach leaves

-       freshly ground pepper

-       salt to taste

Directions

-       Boil mussels in water just enough to cover them.

-       Add ginger and onions.

-       Once the shells are opened, add spinach leaves.

-       Simmer for about two minutes.

-       Add pepper and salt to taste.

-       Serve hot.