When we're kids, most of us have heard the fable of the hungry traveler who arrives in a village and tricks the people into giving him food. In the story, the traveler is looking for a meal, but all the villagers are poor and have nothing to share. The traveler convinces them that he can make a delicious soup from just a few stones. As the traveler and the villagers gather ingredients, including water, vegetables, and meat, the soup's aroma fills the air, and soon the whole village is enjoying a feast. This famous fable introduces us to "stone soup," a hearty, flavorful dish made with minimal ingredients and lots of love. Stone soup is a metaphor for community and cooperation, and it's a reminder that even the simplest things can be delicious when shared with others. But is stone soup real, or is it just a fairy tale? The answer is a resounding yes! Stone soup is a legitimate dish that has been enjoyed by people around the world for centuries.
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GRANDMA'S KITCHEN SINK SOUP
This is an economical and tasty way to serve leftovers and use up any ingredients that may be lingering in the fridge. Grandma's basic template for soup (see Cook's Note) is infinitely customizable for pot after pot of something new and delicious. Be sure to save easy flavor boosters that often get thrown away, such as Parmesan rinds, leftover bones from roasted meats and dried sausage ends.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and the onions are translucent, about 8 minutes.
- Add the water and/or broth, the Parmesan rind and the corn cob (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered until the carrots are just tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add the corn kernels, zucchini and green beans and cook until all the vegetables are tender and the flavors have developed, about 10 minutes more. Discard the cheese rind and corn cob. Add the rice and cook for another 2 minutes, then stir in the greens. Once they begin to wilt, turn off the heat. Check for seasoning and, if necessary, add more salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with Parmesan and/or a squeeze of lemon juice.
GRANDMA'S CORN STEW
This treasured dish was one of my grandma's favorites, and I have fond memories of making this stew with my mother. Now I serve it to my own family.-Trisha Kaylor, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts :
GRANDMA FLO'S SHIPWRECK
You can't go wrong with meat and potatoes, and this recipe combines them in one dish. The recipe was given to my husband by a friend at work who brought it for lunch often. I usually double it for my family; my husband works in a giant tire factory, and has an appetite to match. The smell makes it hard to wait for it to finish baking.
Provided by Sue
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
- Arrange potatoes in the bottom of the casserole dish. Crumble ground beef over potatoes, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and ground black pepper. Spread onions over meat, and then beans. Pour undiluted soup over everything. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove cover, and continue baking for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.9 calories, Carbohydrate 66.1 g, Cholesterol 96.5 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1321.1 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE BEEF STEW
Just like grandma used to make. Very little work goes into this homemade beef stew but it was always made with love. Serve with saltine crackers or yeast rolls.
Provided by COTTNBLOSM
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 2h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place stew meat, water, onion, salt, and pepper in a large stockpot. Cook over medium heat until meat is fork-tender, about 45 minutes. Do not drain.
- Add carrots and potatoes to the stew, stir, and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Stir in celery, green beans, corn, peas, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and let cook for about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 657 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
COMFORTING BEEF STEW...JUST LIKE GRANDMA USED TO MAKE
My husband & I were feeling under the weather & longing for some comforting hot soup. I started craving my friend's grandmother's home made stew but couldn't get a hold of her, so I just threw together some ingredients that sounded good. My husband & I REALLY enjoyed it. I served it w/ hot home made bread. It truly satisfied our craving & did wonders for our cold.
Provided by Laura and Shawn
Categories Stew
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat olive oil on medium low in Dutch oven or big soup pot.
- Pour flour into plastic bag (1 gallon).
- Place cubed meat inside & shake vigorously.
- Swirl meat w/ wooden spoon to coat thoroughly.
- Pour meat & finely chopped onion into Dutch oven.
- Wait approximately 1.5 minutes then add 2 tsp of garlic,.
- remaining flour, salt & pepper. Stir until browned.
- (Be careful not to burn the garlic).
- Add finely chopped carrots, finely chopped celery, diced onions & stir.
- Add broth, potatoes, diced onions, remaining garlic, parsley, thyme, basil, then stir.
- Bring to a boil, stir & reduce heat to low. Cover & simmer for 1.5 hours, stirrin frequently (approx. every 20-30 minutes.).
- Add stewed tomatoes, sliced carrots & celery. Stir thoroughly & cook for 25 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and peas (if applicable) and stir. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Spoon soup into bowls & serve w/ toasted sourdough or french bread w/ butter.
- Allow to cool slightly before eating. (Soup will be scalding hot.) Enjoy :0).
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. The more vegetables you use, the more flavorful your soup will be. Some good choices include potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and tomatoes.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. Add different spices and herbs to taste. You can also add cooked meat or beans for a more hearty soup.
- Simmer the soup for a long time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer it, the better it will taste.
- Serve the soup with a crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Stone soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that can be tailored to your own taste. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's also a very affordable meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give stone soup a try.
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