Stone Soup

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    1 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Soup

  • Cuisine

    British

Stone Soup

Stone Soup is a minimalistic recipe featuring a large clean stone simmered in water to create a simple broth. The soup is gently cooked for 30-40 minutes with occasional stirring. Once the cooking time is complete, the stone is removed, and the broth can be served immediately or saved for later. This basic preparation is based on the folkloric concept rather than a traditional edible soup recipe.

Description

Stone Soup is a simple recipe involving placing a large stone in a stockpot with water and bringing it to a simmer. The simmering process lasts 30 to 40 minutes over low heat with occasional stirring.

After simmering, the stone is discarded, and the resulting liquid is ladled into bowls. The recipe does not use additional ingredients, so its flavor relies on the water and the cooking process itself.

This preparation references the traditional folk tale concept of Stone Soup, symbolizing community and sharing. Leftover broth can be refrigerated or frozen for future use, although the recipe does not specify added ingredients.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 Stone approx 10 inches in diameter
  • 2 quarts water

Instructions

  1. Place stone and water in a large (4 quart or larger) stock pot.
  2. Bring water to a simmer and maintain low heat for 30-40 minutes. Stir as needed and taste (see article for items we used to stir soup). When ready, remove and discard the stone and ladle soup into separate bowls.
  3. You can refrigerate or freeze any leftover soup.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1kcal (0%) Sodium 16mg (1%) Calcium 9mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1kcal 0%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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