As he let it simmer, others brought bits of this and that to add to the flavor. Tasting it one more time, he exclaimed it was “Perfect!” Starting with the children, everyone had a bowl of this wonderful soup. Everyone in the village exclaimed that it was the best Rock Soup that they had ever eaten and they all ate their fill. “What about neighboring villages?” someone asked. “They are hungry, too.” Saving a rock for themselves, the others were cleaned, placed in baskets, and sent out by messenger.

The soldier’s recipe was attached …

Gather a few local stones …

Clean them well …

Add this stone to them …