Bulgur

Description
This soup is served widely in southern part of Turkey. Some recipes call for potatoes along with tomatoes. In winter, dried form of tomatoes or tomato paste is used of fresh ones. In Içel province it is called "lepe".

Ingredients

 * onions - 2 medium size (120 g)
 * butter or margarine - 3 tablespoons (40 g)
 * tomato paste - 2 teaspoons (10 g)
 * salt - 2 teaspoons (12 g)
 * water - 5 cups (1200 g)
 * tomatoes - 4 medium size (400 g)
 * green peppers - 3 medium size (45 g)
 * bulgur - 3/4 cup (110 g)

Directions
Set aside. Pare carrots and potatoes. Dice all vegetables. Saute' in melted margarine for 10 minutes, until tender, in a large saucepan, stirring occasionaly. Stir in flour and mix well. Add chicken broth and dices chicken gradually stirring thoroughly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes. Serve hot.