Purple Soup for Romance | Garden Of Eydie

Ingredients

• 1 large red onion , or 2 small (12 oz), peeled and thinly sliced
• 3-4 garlic cloves , peeled and minced. (1-1/2 tablespoons) medium sized cloves)
• 1 tablespoon peeled and ginger root
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
• 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
• 2 cups purple cauliflower florets
• 5-6 ounces purple or green snow peas, strings removed, chopped (divided) (1 cup)
• 4 cups Spicy Vegetable stock, or low sodium veggie stock
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
• fresh lemon juice, to taste
• pinch of salt just before serving (optional)