Remember the Russian folk tale of the three weary soldiers journeying home from war…hungrily they ask for food and shelter, the suspicious townspeople refused them any sustenance. As a final request the men ask for simply a pot of water to cook a magic stone soup with. This they were given. With curiosity the people watch as the men begin to cook mere stones. “This will taste even better with a touch of onion” comments one soldier in an off-handed manner. Eagerly, one of the townspeople runs off to retrieve some onions from their Winter stores. The stones are really bubbling up a magical smell now. Ingredients are subtlety suggested to add ‘just the right touch’ to the Magic Stone Soup. Finally, the ‘stone soup’ is ready to eat, filled with herbs, potatoes, a variety of vegetables and spices. A hearty brew for all. Magic! [Read more…]
The MAGIC of Stone Soup
September 10, 2011 by 5 Comments
