Phillipine Style Mussel Soup

The broth is the bomb, try this!  A great way to enjoy mussels without butter.

• 2lb mussels
• One stalk lemongrass
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 tsp pepper & salt
• 3 tomatoes
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup Sandbar Sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 cups lightly packed spinach
• 3 tbsp lime juice

In a heavy saucepan, sauté shallots until golden.  Add garlic, and fry until golden.  Cut lemongrass in 2-inch pieces, and add along with diced fresh tomatoes and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.  Stir in water, Sandbar Sauce, and fish sauce, bring to a boil.  Add mussels, and cook until open. Remove from heat, stir in lime juice and salt.  Dig in!