Hearty Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. raw kidney beans
6 c. water
1 c. bulghur
4 cloves garlic
2 c. onions, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
1 c. carrots, diced
1 c. green pepper, chopped
3 c. tomatoes, chopped
1/3 c. tomato paste
1/2 lemon, squeezed
2 Tbsp. chili powder or to taste
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. cayenne or to taste

Preparation

Cook beans in 6 cups salted water for 1 to 2 hours or until tender.
Then drain and set aside.
Put onions, garlic, carrots, celery and green pepper in a saucepan with small amount of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add bulghur, tomatoes, tomato paste, lemon juice and spices.
Combine with beans.
Heat gently in double boiler or in warm oven.
Garnish with parsley.