Tomato Red Pepper Bulgur Soup

Name: Tomato Red Pepper Bulgur Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small sweet onion (diced); 2 medium red bell peppers (seeds removed, diced); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1/2 teaspoon dried mint; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper {optional for spice}; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper {optional for spice}; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 - 28 ounce can of fire roasted tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup bulgur {I use the fine grain but any is fine}; 1/4 cup fresh mint (chopped); 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped); Crumbled feta cheese

Tomato Red Pepper Bulgur Soup is a vegan soup that boasts smoky and sweet flavors. This soup is hearty, healthy and will make your taste buds happy.

Prep10 min
Cook35 min
Total45 min
Makes6 servings
Calories139

Ingredients

6 servings

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small sweet onion (diced)
2 medium red bell peppers (seeds removed, diced)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper {optional for spice}
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper {optional for spice}
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 - 28 ounce can of fire roasted tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
1/2 cup bulgur {I use the fine grain but any is fine}

Garnish:

1/4 cup fresh mint (chopped)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Crumbled feta cheese

Method

1
In a large pot heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and a good dash of salt and pepper. Sauté until the onion and bell pepper are soft, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic, dried mint, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper and continue to sauté for another minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds.
2
Add the fire roasted tomatoes, and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Stir in the broth, water and bulgur and bring to a simmer. Cover and reduce the heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, or until the bulgur is tender.
4
Taste and adjust seasoning including salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh mint, parsley and feta cheese.

Notes

You can change up the vegetables in this. I like adding carrots and sautéing them with the bell peppers or even zucchini. Add a handful of your favorite greens to this soup at the end of cooking. Try spinach or arugula. You can easily bulk this soup up with chickpeas, white beans or grilled chicken.