Chinese Vegetable Soup

1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic slices
2 cups mushrooms
1 cup green peas
6 cups water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
ginger, scallions, sesame oil to taste

Combine onion, garlic, mushrooms, ginger & water. Simmer for 20 minutes. Discard onion & garlic. Add chestnuts, soy sauce, peas. Cook 10 more minutes. Top with minced scallions & a little sesame oil. Add bok choy or any vegetables or tofu.

4 servings.