Thai-Inspired Soup

What you’ll need

• Ground beef
• Onion, diced
• Garlic, minced
• Peanut butter (read the label; use organic if possible)
• Fish sauce (optional)
• Apple cider vinegar
• Frozen peas
• Optional toppings: lime juice, fresh cilantro
• Spices & seasonings: fresh or ground ginger, cumin, salt, and pepper

How to make it

1. Sauté the onion and garlic in a large pot. Cook until softened.
2. Add the ground beef, ginger, cumin, red pepper flakes (optional), salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned.
3. In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter (~1/3 cup), apple cider vinegar (~2 tbsp), and fish sauce (~2 tbsp; optional).
4. Stir the peanut butter mixture into the pot with enough water to reach the consistency you want.
5. Add the frozen peas and simmer until heated through.
6. Finish with lime juice and/or fresh cilantro if using, then taste and adjust the seasonings.