Ol Fashioned Stone Soup
Step into a world of heartwarming tradition with Ol' Fashioned Stone Soup, a classic vegetable-packed delight inspired by folklore. This comforting, nutrient-rich soup features a medley of wholesome ingredients like carrots, celery, potatoes, tomatoes, and green beans simmered to perfection in a fragrant vegetable broth infused with bay leaf and thyme. For an optional touch of authenticity, a clean, smooth stone can be added, paying homage to the tale that inspired the recipe. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this one-pot wonder is as easy to make as it is delicious. Perfect for cozy family dinners or communal gatherings, each bowl is a celebration of simplicity and sharing. Serve it warm, garnished with fresh parsley, and let the tradition and flavor captivate your senses.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Clean, smooth stone (optional for tradition)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium Carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks Celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium Potatoes, diced
- 2 medium Tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes)
- 1 cup Green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup Frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 6 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 piece Bay leaf
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
If desired, scrub the smooth stone under warm water to ensure it is completely clean and safe to add to the soup.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in minced garlic, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
If using a stone, place it in the pot now for tradition. Add the diced potatoes, chopped tomatoes, green beans, and corn.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf, thyme sprigs, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt or pepper.
Remove the bay leaf, thyme sprigs, and the stone (if used) before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm. Enjoy the story, tradition, and taste of Ol' Fashioned Stone Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.3 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5994 mg | 261% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 255.1 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.1 g | 165% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.6 g | ||
| Protein | 46.7 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 494 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 6707 mg | 143% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
