What is a simple recipe for Stone Soup?

- 1 large soup pot

- 1 smooth, clean stone

- 4 cups water

- Salt and pepper to taste

- 1 cup chopped carrots

- 1 cup chopped celery

- 1/2 cup chopped onion

- 1 cup chopped cabbage

- 1 cup chopped mushrooms

- 1/2 cup chopped parsley

- 1/2 cup chopped dill weed

- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

1.Place the stone in the bottom of the soup pot.

2.Add the water, salt, and pepper.

3.Bring the mixture to a boil.

4.Add the carrots, celery, onion, cabbage, mushrooms, parsley, dill weed, thyme, and oregano.

5.Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

6.Serve immediately.

Tips

-If you don't have a smooth, clean stone, you can use a piece of pottery or another object that will not react with the food.

-You can add or subtract vegetables from the recipe to suit your taste.

-Stone soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.

-This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a larger group of people.