The Bible is chalked-full of verses that describe our Creator as a God of mercy. “The Lord is gracious and merciful; slow to anger and great in lovingkindness. The Lord is good to all, and His mercies are over all His works” (Psalm 145:8-9). The Bible describes His mercy as “great” (1 Pet. 1:3), “abundant” (Psm. 86:15), “tender” (Lk. 1:78) and “everlasting” (Psm. 103:17). God is forever extending mercy to His children and even to those who blaspheme His name (Psm. 145:14-16; cf. Mt. 5:45; Lk. 6:35; Ac. 14:17; 17:25). We should thus not be surprised that the Bible calls God the “Father of mercies” (2 Cor. 1:3).

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables	Vegetarian	Soups, Vegetarian, Cyberealm	3	Servings

INGREDIENTS

4	c	Vegetable Stock
1	c	Mushrooms, sliced
1	c	Spinach, washed
2	tb	Light Soy Sauce
2	tb	Cider Vinegar
1/2	ts	Pepper
1 1/2	tb	Sesame Oil
1/4	ts	Hot Pepper Oil
1/2	lb	Tofu, diced
2	tb	Cornstarch dissolved in
3	tb	Water
2	tb	Cilantro, chopped
1		Scallion, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Put the broth in a saucepan; add the mushrooms and spinach and simmer 3-4
minutes.
Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, pepper, sesame oil and pepper oil in a
small bowl; stir to blend, then add to the broth. Taste and adjust
seasonings.
Add the tofu and the cornstarch-water mixture, stirring constantly.
Continue to cook until soup thickens.
Sprinkle cilantro and scallion on top of soup for garnish. Makes 6 cups.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
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