Main Courses

Mytit's Mussel Soup
Contributed by: Senpa Patalinjug MacHare

2 lb mussels, still in shell
Medium sized piece of ginger root, peeled and sliced into julienne strips
1 medium size onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 c (16 oz each) chicken broth or water
2 tsp olive oil
salt and pepper

Wash mussels very well. Put the mussels in a large pot. Add chicken
broth or water just enought to cover them. Bring to a boil. In a pan,
saute ginger, onions and garlic. Once the shells are opened, add the
sauteed vegetables. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot

Mongo Soup
Contributed by Senpa Patalinjug MacHare

1 cup mong beans
1 c (16 oz) coconut milk
1 c (16 oz) chicken broth
1 medium size tomatoes
1 small onion
2 stalks of green onions
2 tsp olive oil
salt, clove garlic-crushed
water

Put mong beans ina medium size sauce pan. Put enough water to cover
beans. Boil until beans are tender. Mash beans into pulp. In a medium
size saucepan saute tomatoes, onion, garlic and the green onions. Add
the mashed beans with the vegetables and stir them together. Add
chicken broth and the coconut milk. Bring to a boil. Salt to taste