💜 The Purple Potion That Will Blow Your Mind: Red Cabbage Soup Recipe

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🍲 Unlocking the Magic: A Simple, Healthy and Gorgeously Vibrant Soup

Confession time: Until recently, my culinary world only acknowledged red cabbage as the faithful, slightly sour sidekick to a Sunday roast. Soup? Blasphemy! I know what you're thinking as you scroll past: "That's a very odd colour for a soup. Did the blogger accidentally mix in their favourite purple smoothie?" But hold your judgement! This isn't just soup; it's a fashion statement in a bowl. 

Have you seen this vibrant, luxurious purple? It's bright, it's appetizing, and it's practically trending. Dare to dip your spoon into the unusual - I promise your tastebuds will thank you for defying the beige soup crowd. Go on, be bold!

Two bowls of vibrant red cabbage soup, garnished with a white cream swirl, served on modern split white and grey plates alongside several white bread rolls and two silver spoons.

⏱ Prep Time: 30 minutes

🔥 Cook Time: 30 minutes

🍽 Serves: 6

Red cabbage, that humble hero usually relegated to side salads or Sunday roasts, gets its moment in the spotlight here. When sautéed with shallots, garlic and a hint of ginger, it transforms from modest to magical. Add vegetable stock, a pinch of allspice and a whisper of ginger syrup, and suddenly your kitchen smells like something that belongs in a Michelin-starred gallery. Blend it all smooth, add a swirl of cream, and what you're left with is a soup that's not only visually stunning but also layered with flavour: earthy, slightly sweet, warmly spiced, and utterly comforting.

Ingredients laid out for a recipe: red cabbage, chicken broth, fresh cream, ginger syrup, shallot, garlic, and spices.

🛒 What You’ll Need for This Recipe

🟣 1/2 red cabbage

🧅 1 shallot

🧄 1 large garlic clove

🫙 1 litre vegetable stock

🫚 1/2 tsp ground ginger

🟤 1 pinch ground allspice

🫚 1 tsp ginger syrup

🧂 Salt & Pepper

🍶 Fresh cream

🔪 Instructions

1. Remove the red cabbage core and chop the cabbage.

2. Peel the shallot and garlic and chop.

3. Sauté the shallot and garlic for 1 minute.

4. Add the chopped cabbage and sauté for 5 minutes.

5. Add the ginger and stock and bring to a boil.

6. Reduce the heat and simmer 15 minutes.

7. Blend until smooth, season, and serve with cream.

Close-up of a bowl of pumpkin soup with swirl of cream with a swirl of white cream, a spoon resting in it, and out-of-focus bread rolls in the background.

Serving Suggestions (The Finishing Touches)

Don’t disrespect this vibrant potion by serving it alone. It deserves accessories:

  • A dollop of thick yogurt or sour cream.
  • A sprinkle of fresh dill or chives.
  • A toasted slice of sourdough.

Go forth and cook something spectacular tonight.