Saturday, November 6, 2010

Tomato Bulgur Soup with Warm Spices





TOMATO BULGUR SOUP WITH WARM SPICES


Ingredients

4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup uncooked bulgur wheat
1 (14-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon feta cheese crumbles (optional)

Method

In a medium pot over medium-high heat, bring 1/2 cup broth to a simmer. Add onion and garlic and cook about 5 minutes or until onion is translucent and tender. Stir in coriander and cinnamon and cook 1 minute. Add bulgur and toast for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add remaining 3 1/2 cups broth and tomatoes with their juices and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until bulgur is tender. Stir in lemon juice. Garnish with parsley and feta.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 14oz/401g-wt.): 180 calories (10 from fat), 1g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 37g total carbohydrate (9g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 6g protein


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