This recipe, like the story, works best when shared. Gather your family, invite your neighbors, and remember: the wonder was never in the stones.
Ingredients
- 3 smooth, clean stones (well-washed, for tradition only)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 turnips, peeled and cubed
- 3 potatoes, cubed
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1/4 head cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 6-8 radishes, sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, diced (or one 14oz can diced tomatoes)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lb stew meat, cubed (beef, chicken, or vegetarian substitute)
- 8 cups water or broth
Instructions
- Place three clean stones in a large pot as a reminder of what brings us together.
- Heat the pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Brown the meat cubes on all sides, working in batches if needed. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then add the turnips, potatoes, and carrots.
- Pour in the water or broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, and mushrooms. Return the meat to the pot.
- Continue simmering for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add tomatoes and cook 5 more minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve in deep bowls, surrounded by good company.
- Remember to remove the stones before serving... they've done their work of bringing everyone together.
The wonder was never in the stones... it was in the gathering, and in the gifts we each brought to share.
Read the story that inspired this recipe:
The wonder was never in the stones...