Lotus roots, golden needle mushrooms, and kelp soup

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This soup is very delicious! I cannot believe that it is made from vegetables only - no meat or bones at all.


Ingredients:

• Lotus roots, cut to small chunks, 1 cup
  
• Golden needle mushrooms, also called enoki mushrooms, 1/2 cup
  
• Kelp, 1/2 cup
  
• Water, 6 cups
• Salt, some
  

Directions:

• Add the lotus roots and the golden needle mushrooms to the boiling water;
• Bring the water to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes;
• Add the kelp and continue to cook for about 10 minutes;
• Add salt to taste;
• Remove from the stove and serve.