Cincinnati (Greek) Vegetarian Chili

 

      Yield: 4 Servings

 

      1 md onion

      1    rib celery,finely chopped

      1 md carrot,finely chopped

      2    cloves garlic,minced

  4 1/2 c  water

      1 cn tomato paste

      1 t  each chili powder,cinnamon

      1    & salt

    1/2 t  each paprika,black pepper,

      1    oregano & cumin

    1/4 t  each ground allspice,cloves

      1    & nutmeg

      1    bay leaf

    1/3 c  bulgur wheat

 

In heavy saucepan, saute onion, celery & carrot (I use balsmatic

vinegar). Stir in garlic & cook another minute.  Add water, tomato

paste & spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer 30 minutes. Add

bulgur wheat and and cook another 30 minutes.  Add more water if

necessary. Remove bay leaf before serving.