LENTIL AND BULGUR SOUP

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Simple yet substantial, this warming soup combines vegetables with whole-grain bulgur and fiber-rich lentils for a hearty main course.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 shallot, thinly sliced
6 cups water
1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed and picked over
1/2 cup bulgur wheat
2 to 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cookcarrot, celery, and shallot until tender, about 6 minutes. Addwater and lentils, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer,partially covered, until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in bulgur, and cook, partially covered, until bulgur istender but still slightly chewy, about 5 minutes.
  • Drizzle with vinegar to taste. Season with salt and pepper.Drizzle with oil, and season with pepper.

Essa Mahmmad
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This soup is absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Nichole King
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I love the combination of lentils and bulgur in this soup. It's a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber.


VIP Jaan
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Tushabe Ruth
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I've never made lentil soup before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The soup turned out great, and I'll definitely be making it again.


Ola Quadri
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Tinho Pro
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and interesting vegetarian recipes. This soup is definitely a keeper! It's packed with flavor and it's very satisfying.


Jai from the A
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils and bulgur. It's also a very affordable meal, which is always a plus.


Akram Jaan
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even got several requests for the recipe.


NAMATOVU OLIVER
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and flavorful, and it warms you up from the inside out.


John Colley
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The bulgur and vegetables helped to balance out the flavor of the lentils, and the soup was very filling and satisfying.


Md Aimon
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This was a great recipe! The soup was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Jmb Jihan kabir
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This soup is so good! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's hearty and flavorful, and the lentils and bulgur give it a nice texture. I also love that it's a healthy and affordable meal.


Evon Jones
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The soup was delicious and everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the lemon juice, which gave the soup a nice tang.


Jave Michael Landayao
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This lentil and bulgur soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I love the combination of lentils and bulgur, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I also appreciate that this soup is relatively easy to m