In a heavy saucepan, saute onion, celery, and carrot (I use bassmatic vinegar). Stir in garlic and cook another minute. Add water, tomato paste and spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 min. Add bulgar wheat and cook another 30 min. Add more water if necessary. Remove bay leaf before serving. Serving suggestions: on spaghetti topped with chili and ff cheddar cheese, onions and/ or pinto beans. You could add other vegetables such as zucchini, peppers or onions, and top with yogurt. Purists demand oyster crackers.(not low fat) Mary M Loos on Oct 23, 1998