Title: Rich Spinach Soup (Korean Ginchang Sigumchi Kuk)
Categories: Korea Soup
Yield: 4 Servings

1/2	lb	Fresh spinach
1		Scallion
1		Clove garlic
1	tb	Sesame oil
1/2	lb	Ground beef
1	ts	Soy sauce
1	tb	Salt
		Dash pepper
4	c	Water

1. Wash the spinach thoroughly, then trim off the thick stems. Chop the scallion and mince the garlic.

2. Heat the sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Brown the ground beef, separating the particles while stir-frying. Add the scallion, garlic, soy sauce, salt and pepper and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the water, then the spinach. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the flame. Place a tight-fitting lid on the pot. Do not remove the cover until soup is ready to be served. Simmer for 10 minutes.

From: The Korean Cookbook, By Judy Hyun.

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