Greek Vegetarian Chili

Description
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Ingredients

 * 1 	med  	Onion
 * 1 		Celery stalk, chop fine
 * 1 	med 	Carrot, chop fine
 * 2 	cl 	Garlic, minced
 * 4 1/2 	cup 	-Water
 * 1 	can 	Tomato paste
 * 1 	tsp 	Chili powder
 * 1 	tsp 	Cinnamon
 * 1 	tsp 	Salt
 * 1/2 	tsp 	Paprika
 * 1/2 	tsp 	Black pepper
 * 1/2 	tsp 	Oregano
 * 1/2 	tsp 	Cumin
 * 1/4 	tsp 	Allspice, ground
 * 1/4 	tsp 	Cloves
 * 1/4 	tsp 	Nutmeg
 * 1 		Bay leaf
 * 1/3 	cup 	Bulgar wheat

Directions
1 	In a heavy saucepan, saute onion, celery, and carrot (i use bassmatic vinegar).

2 	Stir in garlic and cook another minute.

3 	Add water, tomato paste and spices.

4 	Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 min. add bulgar wheat and cook another 30 min. add more water if necessary.

5 	Remove bay leaf before serving.

6 	Serving suggestions: on spaghetti topped with chili and ff cheddar cheese, onions and/ or pinto beans.

7 	You could add other vegetables such as zucchini, peppers or onions, and top with yogurt.

8 	Purists demand oyster crackers.