Spinach and Leek Soup

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Main Ingredient: Rice and Grains Spinach
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Chinese
Special food: Ethnic
Yield:

Spinach and Leek Soup ingredients

1 1⁄2 T Peanut oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large Leeks, sliced
1 med Carrot, sliced very thinly
-- into matchsticks
10 oz Fresh spinach, washed &
-- stemmed
1⁄2 c Cans water chestnuts
-- drained, rinsed, sliced
6 c Vegetable stock
2 T Tamari
1 T Rice vinegar
Salt and pepper
Strips of 5-spice tofu

Cooking Spinach and Leek Soup

1. Heat a wok or heavy soup pot on high heat for 30 seconds.
2. Add the oil & swirl to coat.
3. Add garlic, leeks, carrots & lower to a simmer & cook, covered for 10 minutes.
4. Stiri occasionally.
5. Uncover wok, increase heat to high & add spinach & water chestnuts.
6. Stir-fryi for 2 minutes.
7. Lower heat to medium.
8. Add warmed stock, tamari & rice vinegar.
9. Seasoni to taste.
10. Heat through but do not boil.
11. Serve immediately, garnished with tofu strips.
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