Snap-Dragon's "Stone Soup" Recipe

Name: Snap-Dragon's "Stone Soup"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 clean, big stone; 1 pound of borlotti (or similar) beans; 1 stalk of celery, peeled and chopped; A small bunch of parsley, chopped; 2 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 large carrot, scraped and chopped; Salt and pepper (to taste); 6 ounces of tiny dried macaroni; 1/4 cup olive oil and a splash; Bunch of fresh basil; Grated Parmesan cheese; Dragon lake water (or tap)

Servings: persons

1 clean, big stone
1 pound of borlotti (or similar) beans
1 stalk of celery, peeled and chopped
A small bunch of parsley, chopped
2 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 large carrot, scraped and chopped
Salt and pepper (to taste)
6 ounces of tiny dried macaroni
1/4 cup olive oil and a splash
Bunch of fresh basil
Grated Parmesan cheese
Dragon lake water (or tap)

1
Put the stone in a large sauce pan.
2
Add water to cover it by 3 inches.
3
Boil for 1 minute.
4
Add the beans, celery, parsley, tomatoes, splash of olive oil, garlic and carrot.
5
Cook on a low heat for 30 minutes.
6
Put a ladleful of soup in a blender and whiz for 10 seconds.
7
Pour back into the pot.
8
Add the salt and pepper.
9
Cook for 10 minutes more.
10
Boil up the tiny pasta in lots of salted water.
11
When it's cooked (not too soft), drain it and add to the soup.
12
If it looks too thick, add a bit of pasta cooking water so it's soupy.
13
Put the basil in blender.
14
Whiz for 10 seconds with 1/4 cup of olive oil and a teaspoon of salt.
15
To serve: Ladle the soup into warm bowls and dribble on some basil oil and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

371

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 clean, big stone, 1 pound of borlotti (or similar) beans, 1 stalk of celery, peeled and chopped, A small bunch of parsley, chopped, and more.

Yes, Snap-Dragon's "Stone Soup" falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Snap-Dragon's "Stone Soup"

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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