No, it didn’t turn purple, its a nice brown soup. But I have it all figured out. Meg soaks hers all night and since I forgot last night, I par-boiled mine about 5 minutes and then let them set covered for an hour. Poured all that water off by putting them all in a strainer and that water WAS purple! I rinsed them really well, then added the water and ingredients. I also added water all along. I also used the celery in mine and Meg said her recipe didn’t call for it. Celery seasons things very well.
I meant to tell yorkie this today and forgot.
Let me tell you, this soup is a winner, absolutely delicious. I had a bowl for lunch. I will be freezing some of mine, like Meg did!
I knew celery would be good..I will definitely add next time..I think your idea on purple vs brown soup makes sense.