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Growing Chefs! Ontario Stone Soup
Stone Soup
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Ingredients
Equipment
Get Organized!
Gather your mis en place; get together all of the equipment needed for the recipe and gather your ingredients.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 43 28 Still012](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_43_28.Still012.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731815&s=0e69e4e13960b6c682a7df50619aa308)
![Stone soup 1 00 00 40 15 Still011](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_40_15.Still011.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731812&s=541d5d74ceade1b0423b4f5e14b07a8d)
Get Prepped!
Dice the cooked meat you are using into small pieces and set aside in a bowl.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 02 07 Still001](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_02_07.Still001.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731942&s=561876ce233ff36fcaf18a294ce1542d)
Peel the potatoes, and cut them into finger sized pieces. Dice the potatoes into pieces approximately 1 cm.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 08 11 Still002](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_08_11.Still002.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731944&s=405e942955132a283cb355fa0f9c6ee2)
Cut off the tip and the root end of the celery, and cut it into finger sized pieces. Cut it in half lengthwise, and it into pieces approximately dice1 cm.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 16 28 Still003](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_16_28.Still003.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731947&s=aa00de1be5175aff7669b6bb49b41429)
Peel carrots, and cut them into finger sized pieces. Dice the carrot into pieces approximately 1 cm.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 17 22 Still004](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_17_22.Still004.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731949&s=03ee66d067c28af6dabaaaa8cb744964)
Cut onion in half from root to tip. Cut off the tip, and remove the papery skin. Dice each half of the onion by making incisions about 1 cm apart lengthwise, that go almost to the root but keep the root intact. Turn the onion and cut crosswise to complete a 1 cm dice.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 20 12 Still005](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_20_12.Still005.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731952&s=f9ac4ba3a8015f19a2b10daa0ddca2e7)
Cut the root end off the garlic. Grate garlic finely using the rasp.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 27 10 Still006](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_27_10.Still006.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731955&s=c0766dfe3ec3cc09b3a83d2791a0510f)
Open the can of chickpeas, and drain the liquid. Open the can of tomatoes. Measure smoked paprika and add it to tomatoes. Measure chicken stock.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 33 18 Still007](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_33_18.Still007.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731957&s=8ba1842e79511116358124849e9e17b0)
Get Cooking!
Place the pot on medium heat and add the oil. Add the chorizo (or whichever meat that you have chosen) and cook for 2 minutes.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 34 11 Still008](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_34_11.Still008.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731960&s=a0d649fe43c4d7132c62694aa2897ab4)
Add the potatoes, celery, carrots, onion, garlic and bay leaf; with salt and pepper. Cook stirring frequently, until the vegetables have softened, about season7 – 8 minutes.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 36 15 Still009](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_36_15.Still009.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731962&s=c48ef4116a95cb8dd639ed7dc1f5b23c)
Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, paprika and chicken broth. Bring to a low boil for about 6 minutes. Lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 10 – 15 minutes.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 38 28 Still010](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_38_28.Still010.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731967&s=3d0810ab4380ff51f6bb109fcd19ff65)
Taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
![Stone soup](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup.png?w=992&h=558&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617732266&s=7199bfefd2ede88014dda6d00053ee2d)
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Growing Chefs! Ontario Recipe
Stone Soup
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Ingredients
Equipment
Get Organized!
Gather your mis en place; get together all of the equipment needed for the recipe and gather your ingredients.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 43 28 Still012](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_43_28.Still012.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731815&s=0e69e4e13960b6c682a7df50619aa308)
![Stone soup 1 00 00 40 15 Still011](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_40_15.Still011.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731812&s=541d5d74ceade1b0423b4f5e14b07a8d)
Get Prepped!
Dice the cooked meat you are using into small pieces and set aside in a bowl.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 02 07 Still001](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_02_07.Still001.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731942&s=561876ce233ff36fcaf18a294ce1542d)
Peel the potatoes, and cut them into finger sized pieces. Dice the potatoes into pieces approximately 1 cm.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 08 11 Still002](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_08_11.Still002.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731944&s=405e942955132a283cb355fa0f9c6ee2)
Cut off the tip and the root end of the celery, and cut it into finger sized pieces. Cut it in half lengthwise, and it into pieces approximately dice1 cm.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 16 28 Still003](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_16_28.Still003.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731947&s=aa00de1be5175aff7669b6bb49b41429)
Peel carrots, and cut them into finger sized pieces. Dice the carrot into pieces approximately 1 cm.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 17 22 Still004](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_17_22.Still004.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731949&s=03ee66d067c28af6dabaaaa8cb744964)
Cut onion in half from root to tip. Cut off the tip, and remove the papery skin. Dice each half of the onion by making incisions about 1 cm apart lengthwise, that go almost to the root but keep the root intact. Turn the onion and cut crosswise to complete a 1 cm dice.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 20 12 Still005](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_20_12.Still005.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731952&s=f9ac4ba3a8015f19a2b10daa0ddca2e7)
Cut the root end off the garlic. Grate garlic finely using the rasp.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 27 10 Still006](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_27_10.Still006.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731955&s=c0766dfe3ec3cc09b3a83d2791a0510f)
Open the can of chickpeas, and drain the liquid. Open the can of tomatoes. Measure smoked paprika and add it to tomatoes. Measure chicken stock.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 33 18 Still007](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_33_18.Still007.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731957&s=8ba1842e79511116358124849e9e17b0)
Get Cooking!
Place the pot on medium heat and add the oil. Add the chorizo (or whichever meat that you have chosen) and cook for 2 minutes.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 34 11 Still008](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_34_11.Still008.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731960&s=a0d649fe43c4d7132c62694aa2897ab4)
Add the potatoes, celery, carrots, onion, garlic and bay leaf; with salt and pepper. Cook stirring frequently, until the vegetables have softened, about season7 – 8 minutes.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 36 15 Still009](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_36_15.Still009.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731962&s=c48ef4116a95cb8dd639ed7dc1f5b23c)
Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, paprika and chicken broth. Bring to a low boil for about 6 minutes. Lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 10 – 15 minutes.
![Stone soup 1 00 00 38 28 Still010](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup-1.00_00_38_28.Still010.jpg?w=1200&h=675&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617731967&s=3d0810ab4380ff51f6bb109fcd19ff65)
Taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
![Stone soup](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/outgoing-trotter/staging/articles/stone-soup.png?w=992&h=558&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1617732266&s=7199bfefd2ede88014dda6d00053ee2d)