40+ Purple Foods for a Party
Servings: 6 people
From well-known purple foods like blackberries and eggplant, to lesser known dishes like purple rice and ube, you’re guaranteed to find a little inspiration here! There are plenty of foods ranging from deep purple in color to a light violet color. Try this Red Cabbage Soup. It's the perfect recipe to warm you up on chilly days!
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Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 shallots minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 5 cups red cabbage coarsely chopped, about ½ head
- 6 cups vegetable stock
- 1 large russet potato peeled and cubed
- 1 medium apple peeled and cubed
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Topping
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the shallots and saute 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds longer, until fragrant.
- Add the cabbage, stock, potatoes, apple, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and paprika.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and using a blender or an immersion blender, process the soup until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Garnish with sour cream and fresh dill, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
You can make this soup up to 4 days in advance. Store the finished soup in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. When ready to serve, warm on the stove over medium-low heat.