Clear Soup

 When you need a comforting end to a long hectic day, this clear vegetable soup is a perfect addition to a light dinner.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups -  Mixed Vegetables (carrots, green beans, peas, corn, green cabbage) - finely chopped
• 1 inch - Ginger - finely minced 
• 3 medium size cloves - Garlic - finely minced
• 1 small - Green chili (optional) - finely minced
• 2 cups - Organic Vegetable Broth
• 1 teaspoon - Olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon - White pepper powder
• 1/4 teaspoon - Black pepper powder
• Salt to taste
• 2-3 cups - Water
• 1/4 cup - Cilantro - finely chopped

1. Heat olive oil in a heavy base stock pot.
   
2. Add the finely minced ginger, garlic and green chili. Saute for 2 minutes on low-medium heat. Make sure the raw smell of ginger and garlic is gone.
3. Add the finely chopped mixed vegetables. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the organic vegetable broth, water, white pepper powder, black pepper powder and salt. Stir well.
5. Cover the stock pot and let the soup simmer on low-medium heat for about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally. 
6. Add the chopped cilantro and stir well. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
7. Serve hot clear soup with noodles or salad.

         Serves 4-6