A Yummy "Stone Soup" For A Cold "Soupy Tuesday"

Welcome to “Soupy Tuesday!” Hope that all of you had a magical holiday and that your New Year will be filled with all good things.. For those of you that are new to my blog…For the next few months I will be sharing a recipe for a delicious easy soup. As the days get colder, everyone enjoys a hot bowl of soup. If you would like to see a special recipe for soup or have one that you want to share just email me at ......(angellite13(at)optimum(dot)net) or post something in the comments below. I will be happy to give you a shout out. Hope this keeps you warm and cozy for the next few months…

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The soup that I would love to share with you today is called “Stone Soup.” I remember when my son Paul, was young and in school, he had a teacher called Sister Grace Ann, at St. Kevin’s, which is located in Flushing. Sister Grace Ann asked each child to bring in a flat stone so they could make “Stone Soup.” You can imagine what questions I got from my son, “Are we going to eat the stone?” etc. It was such a wonderful lesson that he learned and we had so much fun looking for a flat stone, which he brought to school for class that day. All the children were glued to Sister Grace Ann as she told the story of “Stone Soup.” The classic tale tells of three hungry travelers who encourage an entire community to work together to make a feast fit for a king. It starts with water and a stone, and slowly the soup builds into a healthy and hearty meal with everyone contributing an important ingredient. Much more than a classic folk tale, “Stone Soup” is an inspirational story about the strength people possess when they work together.

“Stone Soup,” is a folk tale told all over the world and is a parable about the sharing of resources, particularly in times of scarcity. In the tale, a community who think they have no food to spare when strangers enter the village asking for a meal, create a nourishing soup by unwittingly working together. They each contribute an invaluable ingredient after being asked to help add a little something to improve the flavor of a soup that the strangers are preparing, using only boiling water and a simple stone. (I should probably mention here that the stones are not actually eaten!) Before long, a delicious pot of soup has been made, to feed villagers and strangers alike. In the story, the stone serves as a tool to bring people together but it could also be a button, nail, shoe, or anything that you might carry with you. 

“Stone Soup” has been made many times and it is one of my favorite "recipes" because there is no recipe! Just water, stones, and just whatever food you have available. There is no secret to stone soup, but one thing is certain, it takes many people, sharing what they can to make a great feast.

So, come on in and create a big pot with your family and friends.. Here is a simple but enjoyable recipe that will bring everyone together for a delicious soup. Don’t forget to find that flat stone, which is an important ingredient in making your own “Stone Soup.”

“Stone Soup”

Number of servings: 8

Ingredients:
1 large cleaned flat stone
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 potatoes, peeled & chopped
2 large carrots, peeled & sliced
4 cups chicken broth, homemade
vegetable stock, or water
1 cup tomato sauce
1- 15.5 oz can corn, drained
1- 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes
1 to 2 cups cooked meat (Chicken or Turkey)
1 cup cooked beans (your choice)
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper and peas
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix 
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
In a large stockpot, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring, on medium-low for five minutes. Place a stone in bottom of pot. Add the potatoes and carrots and stir. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Stir in the broth and puree. Add the corn, tomatoes, meat, beans, peppers, peas, and seasonings. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Adjust seasonings.

Till Next Time………………………………...

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