Perhaps a few onions would make it even better.” No sooner had he said it, than a few villagers scurried off. Upon their return, the soldier was given more than a few onions –but it was a big pot, so in they all went. Again the soldier continued to stir and taste and stir and taste. The soldier said, “This is very good Rock Soup, the carrots and onions made it better, but it is still missing something. Perhaps a few potatoes would make it even better.” He let two or three of those that had drawn near sample the ever-steaming brew, which by now was starting to smell delicious. A good number of villagers bustled off. Upon their return, the soldier was presented with a potato here and a potato there until he had enough to fill the pot.