What gives this Purple Magic Soup its distinctive color and flavor?

The vibrant purple hue comes from red cabbage, while a unique sweet-tart flavor is achieved by combining lemon juice, apple cider, and a touch of rice syrup.

Can I substitute other grains or legumes for the barley and split peas?

While barley and split peas contribute to the soup's hearty texture and flavor, you could experiment with brown rice or lentils, though cooking times may vary.

Why does the recipe use both savoy and red cabbage?

Red cabbage provides the soup's signature purple color and a slightly different texture, while savoy cabbage adds another layer of mild flavor and tender-crispness when added later in the cooking process.

How do lemon juice, apple cider, and rice syrup contribute to the soup's taste?

These ingredients create a balanced sweet-tart profile that brightens the earthy flavors of the vegetables and grains, adding depth and complexity to the 'magic' of the soup.

How should I store leftover Purple Magic Soup?

Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It reheats well on the stovetop or in the microwave.

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Purple Magic Soup
[Vegan]

NM By: Nadine Horn and Jörg Mayer

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A vibrant purple vegan soup, garnished with fresh chopped parsley, served in a rustic bowl, highlighting red cabbage and hearty vegetables.

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Purple Magic Soup [Vegan]

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This delicious soup is packed with nourishing vegetables and hearty grains! Carrots, leeks, and parsley stalks are the base, it is bulked up with barley and split peas, and it's finished off with crunchy savoy and purple cabbage — which turns the broth a gorgeous purple color. Garnish with fresh... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Purple Magic Soup [Vegan]

8.8 ounces leeks
2 carrots
2 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 bunch of parsley
3/8 cups barley
3/8 cups split peas
1 clove of garlic
6 3/4 cups vegetable broth
6 ounces savoy cabbage
3.5 ounces red/purple cabbage
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons apple cider
1 teaspoon rice syrup or agave syrup
Salt and pepper

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How to Prepare Purple Magic Soup [Vegan]

Cut the leeks and carrots.
Pour olive oil into a saucepan and simmer leeks and carrots for 3 minutes over medium heat.
Remove parsley from the stalks, then finely chop the stalks.
Add the peas, barley, vegetable broth, chopped parsley stalks, and pressed garlic and boil. Cover and leave to simmer for 20 minutes over medium heat.
Slice the cabbage into small strips and finely chop parsley.
Lower heat to low and add savoy cabbage, red cabbage, half the fresh parsley, lemon juice, apple cider, and rice syrup and stir well. Cook with the lid closed for 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper and serve with the remaining fresh parsley.