Lentil and Bulgur Soup

Lentil and Bulgur Soup

Prep: 5 minutes Total: 40 minutes

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

Ingredients
Serves 4.
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

Directions
1.Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook carrot, celery, and shallot until tender, about 6 minutes. Add water and lentils, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
2.Stir in bulgur, and cook, partially covered, until bulgur is tender but still slightly chewy, about five minutes.
3.Drizzle with vinegar to taste. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil, and season with pepper.