Asian Flavors Low Calorie Soup

32oz. Chicken or Vegetable Broth
1 whole Garlic Clove
1 small knob of ginger

3 x celery sticks finely chopped
grated fresh ginger
1 finely chopped chile Red, Green and yellow pepper finely chopped
Finely sliced mushrooms
Handful of Beansprouts
Handful of Spinach and / or coriander
Chopped spring onions (keep some back to add to serve)
Dash of lime juice
Dash of Fish Sauce
Dash of Soy Sauce

Simmer broth with whole garlic and ginger knob while preparing the remaining ingredients. Remove garlic and ginger once all other mise en place is complete. Add celery, grated ginger and finely sliced chile. Bring to a slow boil and cook until celery is beginning to soften. Add bell pepper, mushrooms, bean sprouts, spinach and cilantro, green onion white and some green (reserve some green for garnish) and continue to cook until heated through, but vegetables still have some crunch. Season with fish sauce, soy sauce and lime. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve garnished with green onion tops (and a few cilantro leaves, if desired).