Mussels Soup

My comfort food during cold season.

Ingredients:

•500 grams mussels, cleaned
•1 thumb sized ginger, pounded
•1 piece red bell pepper, sliced
•1 head onion, chopped
•3 stalks spring onions, sliced
•2 medium sized tomato, sliced
•Salt and fish sauce to taste
•Water as needed

Procedure:

1. Boil water in a pot.
2. Add the ginger, bell pepper, onion, and mussels. Add enough water just to cover the clams.
3. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered.
4. Once shells are opened, add the spring onions and tomato. Simmer for 2 minutes then season with fish sauce and salt.
5. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.