====== Vegetarian Chili ======

  * 3 cups tomato juice
  * 1 cup bulghar
  * 3 Tbsp olive oil
  * 1 large onion - chopped
  * 4 cloves garlic - crushed
  * 5 stalks celery - 1/4" slice
  * 3 large carrots - 1/4" slices
  * 1 large green pepper
  * 1 - 42 oz. dark kidney beans - drained
  * 1 - 14 oz stewed tomatoes
  * juice of 1/2 lemon (or Realemon equivalent)
  * 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  * 2 tsp chlii powder
  * dash of cayenne pepper
  * 3 Tbsp red wine
  * parsley garnish (optional)
  * grated cheddar cheese garnish (optional)

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  - Heat tomato juice to a boil; pour over bulghar. Let stand covered for 15-20 min. (Will still be crunchy, to absorb more later)
  - In large soup pot saute onions and garlic in oil. Add carrots and celery; saute for about 5 minutes; add green peppers and saute for 5 more minutes.
  - Add all other ingredients except bulghar and bring to boil. Lower heat, add bulghar, simmer for 30 min stirring periodically. Add a small amount of water if needed.
  - Can be served plain or topped with parsley and grated cheddar cheese. Freezes well for later use.

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  Serves: 8        Total cook time: 45 min.
  Source: Carlene
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{{tag>food vegetarian maincourse}}