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.

AFREEN KANWAL
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I highly recommend this soup! It's delicious, healthy, and affordable. What more could you ask for?


Blake Paulsen
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Deepak Pandey
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I love that this soup is healthy and affordable. It's a great way to feed my family a nutritious meal without breaking the bank.


Thoya Leo (Thoyal)
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This soup is so versatile. I've made it with different vegetables and grains and it's always turned out great.


Chunkeymon
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I added some chopped kale to this soup and it was delicious! The kale added a nice pop of color and flavor.


Frank Abrams
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had some leftover lentils from a previous recipe and this soup was the perfect way to use them up.


Aasish
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I made this soup for lunch and it was the perfect comfort food. It was hearty and flavorful, and it really hit the spot.


Christopher Smilee
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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.


Shalu Palunge
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This is my new favorite soup recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Autumn prescher
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Kawshal Bhuj
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! I especially loved the addition of lemon juice, which really brightened up the flavors.


Anish Mandal
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of lentils, bulgur, and vegetables. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Umar Raja
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's hearty, flavorful, and filling, and it's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Ashley Marie
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze. I also like that it's a healthy and affordable way to feed my family.


Karabo Kasa
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the rich, flavorful broth and the tender lentils and bulgur. I also appreciated how easy it was to make - I had it on the table in about 30 minutes.


owen gaming
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This lentil and bulgur soup is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The lentils and bulgur provide a good source of protein and fiber, while the vegetables add vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. I especia