surviving on food from nowhere: sardines sotanghon soup

i rummaged through our food cab a few days backa and found a small sotanghon, a.k.a. vermicelli. we made that into a good hot soup last night playing on simplicity at its best.

sardines sotanghon soup

1 small sotanghon soup (the 5 peso vermicelli pack)
1 can small red and spicy sardines
1 medium onion, chopped
1 TB minced garlic
1 small tomato, chopped
1 bundle native pechay, chopped into 1 inch lengths
1 pack powdered beef soup flavor

soak the dried sotanghon in water till soft. cut the noodles into desired length.
saute garlic in little oil till brown. add the onion.
add the chopped tomato. saute tille tomato is soft.
add the can of sardines. add 1 liter of water.
when boiling, add the beef powder.
simmer for 2 minutes.
add the chopped pechay. simmer for 2 minutes.
serve very hot!