FULL RECIPE FOR PURPLE SOUPIngredients 1 large red onion 500 g purple cabbage 500 g beets 300 g purple potatoes 200 g purple carrots 300 g seedless black grape 200 g purple plums 1/2 cup olive oil cup (4g) dried purple basil cup (12g) dried hibiscus 2 tbsp salt 1 tbsp ground black pepper 2 tbsp sumac 2 tbsp pomegranate sour 2 L water Directions PREPARATION Soak the beets, potatoes, and carrots for 20 minutes, then, clean them thoroughly using a brush Wash the cabbage, plums, and grapes Peel and wash the onion Drain the excess water of the fruits and vegetables Chop the onion into fairly large cubes and set aside Chop the purple cabbage, set aside Discard the beets hard stems and roots then, chop and set aside Discard the carrots stems, chop, and set aside Chop the purple potatoes then, set aside Remove the seed of the plums; place the fruits into a separate bowl Discard the stems of the grapes, place into the fruit bowl COOKING Set up a large and deep pot for cooking. Stir the onion with cup of olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat Add the cabbage; stir for 2 to 3 more minutes, then, cook for 5 minutes Add the potatoes, carrots, beets, 1 L of water, 1 tbsp of dried purple basil, 1 tbsp of dries hibiscus, and 1 tbsp of sumac Give it a good stir, cover with a lid and cook for 30 minutes on medium heat. Then, add the fruits and 1 L of hot water. Cook the mixture for 1 more hour on low heat; until all the ingredients become soft Once the main cooking is complete, finely pure the ingredients using a hand blender (Traditionally, sieve was used for refining the particles) Time for the seasonings! Add 2 tbsp of salt, 1 tbsp of ground black pepper, the remaining 1 tbsp of sumac, and 2 tbsp of pomegranate sour Now, re-boil the soup to complete the cooking process SERVING On those freezing winter days, there is no other food that is more comforting than a big bowl of delicious hot soup! Add some heavy cream to your hearts content to magnify the flavours within!! Play with the forms using these thick and colourful liquids I even like to pretend that Im an ebru artist when I serving this soup! Create your own art and express your feelings! Purple soup will give extra strength to your body during this harsh season Time to taste a spoonful of creamy texture and savoury aroma! Bon Appetite! Best way to say thank you; SUBSCRIBE https://youtu.be/JO4whiJzEnY
