MUNG BEAN SOUP

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ½ cups Mung beans (yellow or green)
• 1 lb Pork or Beef cubes
• 8 cups Water
• 2 Tbsp Olive oil
• 5-6 crushed Garlic cloves
• 2 medium-size Onions, chopped
• 5 diced Roma Tomatoes
• 3 Tbsp light Soy Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 (10 oz) bag of Spinach

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INSTRUCTIONS

• Place the dried mung beans and meat on a heavy-bottomed, large and deep pan (like a Dutch oven). Pour the water over. Bring to a boil, cover and then simmer until the meat is tender (about 1 hour more or less).
• The mung should be tender already at this point. Refill the water as needed. If you are using Beef which takes longer to cook, I suggest boiling it first until the meat is slightly tender.
• Add the mung beans and continue to simmer until both the beans and beef are tender. Turn off heat.
• In another large skillet, heat the oil. Saute the garlic and onion for a couple of minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.  Lightly season with salt and pepper.
• Stir the cooked tomatoes into the beans mixture. Season with soy sauce and fish sauce, to taste. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes.
• Add the spinach and cook for another 2 minutes or until wilted.
• If you want a thicker soup simmer until desired consistency is reached or if you wish a more watery one, just add more water. 
• Adjust the seasoning if necessary.