Greek Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients

 * 1 medium onion
 * 1 celery stalk, chop fine
 * 1 medium carrot, chop fine
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 4½ cups water
 * 1 can tomato paste
 * 1 tsp chili powder
 * 1 tsp cinnamon
 * 1 tsp salt
 * ½ tsp paprika
 * ½ tsp black pepper
 * ½ tsp oregano
 * ½ tsp cumin
 * ¼ tsp allspice, ground
 * ¼ tsp cloves
 * ¼ tsp nutmeg
 * 1 bay leaf
 * ⅓ cup Bulgar wheat

Directions

 * 1) In a heavy saucepan, sauté onion, celery, and carrot (I use balsamic 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 minutes.
 * 5) Add Bulgar wheat and cook another 30 minutes.
 * 6) Add more water if necessary.
 * 7) Remove bay leaf before serving.
 * 8) Serving suggestions: on spaghetti topped with chili and ff cheddar cheese, onions and / or pinto beans.
 * 9) You could add other vegetables such as zucchini, peppers or onions, and top with yogurt.
 * 10) Purists demand oyster crackers.