{"id":137786,"date":"2025-03-16T16:52:18","date_gmt":"2025-03-16T16:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/budget-food\/stone-soup-budget-bytes\/"},"modified":"2025-03-16T16:52:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T16:52:18","slug":"stone-soup-budget-bytes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=137786","title":{"rendered":"Stone Soup &#8211; Budget Bytes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone-Soup-PIN2.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"This super hearty, budget-friendly Stone Soup is from the classic tale!\" data-pin-description=\"This hearty chicken and vegetable Stone Soup is inspired by the classic folk tale. It's made with simple ingredients and is perfect for the whole family!\" alt=\"stone soup pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone-Soup-PIN2.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone-Soup-PIN1.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"This super hearty, budget-friendly Stone Soup is from the classic tale!\" data-pin-description=\"This hearty chicken and vegetable Stone Soup is inspired by the classic folk tale. It's made with simple ingredients and is perfect for the whole family!\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone-Soup-PIN1.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Everybody eats. Say it with me! Every. Body. Eats. The thing I love the most about cooking is that I can (if I\u2019m lucky!) bring a little bit of joy and find common ground with anyone, no matter what their background is, how much money is in their bank account, or what their opinions are. Everybody eats, and cooking with (and for) others is a great way to build a bridge and connect. This super hearty, budget-friendly Stone Soup is extra special, because the story behind it really reflects this long held belief of mine.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" alt=\"Overhead view of a bowl of homemade stone soup.\" class=\"wp-image-117093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_V2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_V2-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_V2-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_V2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_V2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_V2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_V2.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_V2.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of a bowl of homemade stone soup.\" class=\"wp-image-117093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_V2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_V2-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_V2-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_V2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_V2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_V2.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-after-first-image\">\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone-Soup-PIN2.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"This super hearty, budget-friendly Stone Soup is from the classic tale!\" data-pin-description=\"This hearty chicken and vegetable Stone Soup is inspired by the classic folk tale. It's made with simple ingredients and is perfect for the whole family!\" alt=\"stone soup pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone-Soup-PIN2.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone-Soup-PIN1.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"This super hearty, budget-friendly Stone Soup is from the classic tale!\" data-pin-description=\"This hearty chicken and vegetable Stone Soup is inspired by the classic folk tale. It's made with simple ingredients and is perfect for the whole family!\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone-Soup-PIN1.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-background-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-small-font-size wp-elements-6a7539a1b7a86c1b9862b51a40c4e770\">All recipes are rigorously tested in our <a href=\"https:\/\/budgetbytes.com\/about\/#h-how-we-test-recipes\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/budgetbytes.com\/about\/\">Nashville Test Kitchen<\/a> to ensure they are easy, affordable, and delicious.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-easy-stone-soup-recipe\">Easy Stone Soup Recipe <\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>This recipe is more than just a chicken and vegetable soup! It\u2019s based on the classic folk tale \u2018<em>Stone Soup<\/em>,\u2019 with versions of this story found in many cultures around the world. The story goes that hungry travelers arrive in a village with nothing but an empty pot. The villagers, weary of the travelers, claim they have no food to share. So, the travelers start a fire and fill the pot with water, adding a stone. When asked, they explain that they\u2019re making \u2018stone soup,\u2019 claiming it\u2019s delicious but even better with a few extra ingredients. The curious villagers each contribute their own ingredients, transforming the pot into a rich, nourishing meal for all. Showing that when we come together and each contribute a little, we can create something truly special!<\/p>\n<p>My version of this soup takes inspiration from this story, using affordable pantry staples and simple ingredients. This is a true clear-out-your-fridge recipe, as you can use whatever vegetables you like. It would also be fun to get the kids involved! Have them drop a stone (or a mini potato!) into the pot, and let them help gather the other ingredients to create something nourishing and wonderful!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone-Soup-PIN2.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"This super hearty, budget-friendly Stone Soup is from the classic tale!\" data-pin-description=\"This hearty chicken and vegetable Stone Soup is inspired by the classic folk tale. It's made with simple ingredients and is perfect for the whole family!\" alt=\"stone soup pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone-Soup-PIN2.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone-Soup-PIN1.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"This super hearty, budget-friendly Stone Soup is from the classic tale!\" data-pin-description=\"This hearty chicken and vegetable Stone Soup is inspired by the classic folk tale. It's made with simple ingredients and is perfect for the whole family!\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone-Soup-PIN1.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><br \/>\n<span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-117074\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"117074\" data-servings=\"14\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-budgetbytes-2022\">\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card\">\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card__top\">\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card__top-left\">\n<p>               <span class=\"bb-recipe-card__title\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Stone Soup Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>               <\/span><\/p>\n<p>               <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:0px;height:0px\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-rating-2-33\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-rating-2-50\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-rating-2-66\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">This hearty chicken and vegetable Stone Soup is inspired by the classic folk tale. It&#8217;s made with simple ingredients and is perfect for the whole family!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card__top-right\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" width=\"268\" height=\"268\" class=\"attachment-268x268 size-268x268\" alt=\"Overhead view of a bowl of homemade stone soup.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Bowl-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Bowl-160x160.jpg 160w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Bowl.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Bowl-500x500.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" width=\"268\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Bowl-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-268x268 size-268x268\" alt=\"Overhead view of a bowl of homemade stone soup.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Bowl-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Bowl-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Bowl.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-400245899\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-400245899\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"width: 40px;height: 20px;margin-top: -10px;background-color: #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"margin-left: 50px;\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-117074-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"117074\" data-servings=\"14\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">stone*<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.19)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">yellow onion, diced<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.90)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">carrots, peeled and chopped<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.79)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">stalks celery, diced<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.19)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sea salt<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.01)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground black pepper<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.08)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried thyme<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.43)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Italian seasoning<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.19)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">bay leaves<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.10)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chicken drumsticks**<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($2.56)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">zucchini, chopped<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.93)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">small head of cabbage, chopped (about 4 cups)<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.75)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4-5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red potatoes, large diced (about 1 lb)***<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($1.12)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic, minced<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.15)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chicken broth****<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.54)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>       <!-- .wpforms-container --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-117074-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"117074\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-117074-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">If using, wash your stone <em>very<\/em> well and add it to your stock pot. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-117074-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add olive oil to the stock pot and cook onions, carrots, and celery (mirepoix) with salt, ground pepper, thyme, Italian seasoning, and bay leaves over medium heat until glossy and beginning to soften.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-117074-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Temporarily move the mirepoix out of the way and add chicken drumsticks to the bottom of your pot to brown them on all sides.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-117074-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Then, add the diced zucchini, cabbage, potatoes, and minced garlic. Pour chicken broth on top and bring everything up to a boil.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-117074-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 1 hour or until vegetables are fully cooked and the internal chicken temps at 165\u2109. Pull meat off the chicken bones and discard bones (or save them to make chicken stock along with your vegetable peels from this recipe!)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-117074-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Taste and adjust salt and pepper. If you used a stone in your stone soup, be sure to remove it before serving!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"bb-recipe-card__note\"><\/p>\n<p>See how we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/how-to-calculate-recipe-costs\/\">calculate recipe costs here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">*<strong>The stone is completely optional.<\/strong> You can use <strong>1 whole mini potato<\/strong> instead of a stone. For the record, I opted out of cooking with one of our river rocks in the pot but added some for photos later because\u2026cute!<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">**I went with <strong>chicken drumsticks<\/strong> because they\u2019re budget-friendly and cook up perfectly in this soup. <strong>Bone-in chicken thighs<\/strong> will also work but will take longer to cook (<strong>the internal temperature must reach 165<span data-slate-fragment=\"JTVCJTdCJTIydHlwZSUyMiUzQSUyMnBhcmFncmFwaCUyMiUyQyUyMmNoaWxkcmVuJTIyJTNBJTVCJTdCJTIydGV4dCUyMiUzQSUyMiVFMiU4NCU4OSUyMiU3RCU1RCU3RCU1RA==\">\u2109<\/span> before serving!<\/strong>)\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">***<strong>Yukon gold potatoes also hold up well in this recipe.<\/strong> <strong>Russets<\/strong> will dissolve and create a loose mashed potato consistency in this soup, <strong>but if you\u2019re ok with that texture, they\u2019ll work, too!<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">****<strong>We like to use bouillon to keep our broth costs low.<\/strong> We prefer <strong>Better Than Bouillon brand.<\/strong> When you\u2019re selecting bouillon at the store, make sure the first ingredient isn\u2019t salt, or you\u2019re just spending a lot of money on a more expensive salt!<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">serving<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">102<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">596<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>        <i>Read our full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/nutrition-information-disclaimer\/\">nutrition disclaimer here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-stone-soup-step-by-step-photos\">how to make Stone Soup step-by-step photos<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"The ingredients to make stone soup.\" class=\"wp-image-117088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-ingredients-stone-soup.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-ingredients-stone-soup-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-ingredients-stone-soup-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-ingredients-stone-soup-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-ingredients-stone-soup-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-ingredients-stone-soup-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-ingredients-stone-soup-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-ingredients-stone-soup.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-ingredients-stone-soup.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-ingredients-stone-soup.jpg\" alt=\"The ingredients to make stone soup.\" class=\"wp-image-117088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-ingredients-stone-soup.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-ingredients-stone-soup-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-ingredients-stone-soup-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-ingredients-stone-soup-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-ingredients-stone-soup-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-ingredients-stone-soup-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-ingredients-stone-soup-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-ingredients-stone-soup.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Gather all of your ingredients.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Four hands holding a small river rock over a stock pot.\" class=\"wp-image-117087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-add-stones.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-add-stones-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-add-stones-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-add-stones-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-add-stones-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-add-stones-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-add-stones-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-add-stones.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-add-stones.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-add-stones.jpg\" alt=\"Four hands holding a small river rock over a stock pot.\" class=\"wp-image-117087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-add-stones.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-add-stones-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-add-stones-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-add-stones-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-add-stones-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-add-stones-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-add-stones-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-add-stones.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Wash the stone (optional): <\/strong>If you want to stick with the story and add a stone to your soup, be sure to wash it very, <em>very<\/em> well to remove any dirt. You can also use one small, whole potato instead of a stone. Add your stone\/potato to a stock pot. I personally didn\u2019t cook with the stones, but I did add some at the end for the photos!<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to add a stone to your soup but still want to reference the story, you could use the stone as a table decoration instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"A mirepoix in a stock pot.\" class=\"wp-image-117086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-add-veggies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-add-veggies-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-add-veggies-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-add-veggies-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-add-veggies-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-add-veggies-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-add-veggies-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-add-veggies.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-add-veggies.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-add-veggies.jpg\" alt=\"A mirepoix in a stock pot.\" class=\"wp-image-117086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-add-veggies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-add-veggies-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-add-veggies-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-add-veggies-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-add-veggies-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-add-veggies-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-add-veggies-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-add-veggies.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Saut\u00e9 the carrot, onion, and celery: <\/strong>Pour 1 Tbsp olive oil into your stock pot over medium heat and add 1 chopped onion, 4 peeled and chopped carrots, and 3 stalks chopped celery (known as a mirepoix) and stir to combine.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Sauteed mire poix in a stockpot with seasonings.\" class=\"wp-image-117085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-add-seasoning-ALT.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-add-seasoning-ALT-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-add-seasoning-ALT-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-add-seasoning-ALT-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-add-seasoning-ALT-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-add-seasoning-ALT-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-add-seasoning-ALT-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-add-seasoning-ALT.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-add-seasoning-ALT.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-add-seasoning-ALT.jpg\" alt=\"Sauteed mire poix in a stockpot with seasonings.\" class=\"wp-image-117085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-add-seasoning-ALT.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-add-seasoning-ALT-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-add-seasoning-ALT-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-add-seasoning-ALT-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-add-seasoning-ALT-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-add-seasoning-ALT-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-add-seasoning-ALT-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-add-seasoning-ALT.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Now, add 1\u00a0tsp salt, \u00bd\u00a0tsp ground pepper, 1\u00a0tsp dried thyme, 1\u00a0tsp Italian seasoning, and 2 bay leaves and heat over medium heat until the veggies become glossy and start to soften.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Chicken drumsticks added to a stock pot of sauteed carrots, celery, and onion.\" class=\"wp-image-117084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-add-chicken.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-add-chicken-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-add-chicken-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-add-chicken-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-add-chicken-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-add-chicken-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-add-chicken-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-add-chicken.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-add-chicken.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-add-chicken.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken drumsticks added to a stock pot of sauteed carrots, celery, and onion.\" class=\"wp-image-117084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-add-chicken.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-add-chicken-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-add-chicken-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-add-chicken-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-add-chicken-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-add-chicken-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-add-chicken-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-add-chicken.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Brown the chicken:<\/strong> Push the saut\u00e9ed vegetables aside to create a gap at the bottom of the stock pot and add 4 chicken drumsticks. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Browned chicken drumsticks in a stock pot with veggies.\" class=\"wp-image-117083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-flip-chicken.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-flip-chicken-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-flip-chicken-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-flip-chicken-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-flip-chicken-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-flip-chicken-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-flip-chicken-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-flip-chicken.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-flip-chicken.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-flip-chicken.jpg\" alt=\"Browned chicken drumsticks in a stock pot with veggies.\" class=\"wp-image-117083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-flip-chicken.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-flip-chicken-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-flip-chicken-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-flip-chicken-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-flip-chicken-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-flip-chicken-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-flip-chicken-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-flip-chicken.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Brown the chicken on all sides. We aren\u2019t looking to cook the chicken through just yet (that\u2019ll happen when the soup simmers), but browning the outside will help add flavor.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Cabbage, zucchini, red potatoes and minced garlic added to a stock pot.\" class=\"wp-image-117082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-add-broth.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-add-broth-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-add-broth-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-add-broth-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-add-broth-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-add-broth-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-add-broth-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-add-broth.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-add-broth.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-add-broth.jpg\" alt=\"Cabbage, zucchini, red potatoes and minced garlic added to a stock pot.\" class=\"wp-image-117082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-add-broth.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-add-broth-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-add-broth-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-add-broth-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-add-broth-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-add-broth-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-add-broth-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7-add-broth.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Simmer: <\/strong>Add 1 chopped zucchini, chopped cabbage (\u00bc of a small head, about 4 cups), 4-5 large diced potatoes, and 3\u00a0cloves minced garlic to the stockpot. Pour 6\u00a0cups chicken broth over top and bring everything to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 1 hour, or until the veggies are fully cooked and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165\u00b0F.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Kitchen tongs holding a chicken breast in stone soup, with a fork shredding the meat from the chicken.\" class=\"wp-image-117081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-peel-chicken.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-peel-chicken-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-peel-chicken-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-peel-chicken-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-peel-chicken-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-peel-chicken-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-peel-chicken-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-peel-chicken.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-peel-chicken.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-peel-chicken.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen tongs holding a chicken breast in stone soup, with a fork shredding the meat from the chicken.\" class=\"wp-image-117081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-peel-chicken.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-peel-chicken-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-peel-chicken-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-peel-chicken-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-peel-chicken-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-peel-chicken-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-peel-chicken-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8-peel-chicken.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Shred the chicken: <\/strong>Use a fork to pull the meat off the chicken bones into the soup. Discard the bones or use them to make chicken stock (along with your vegetable peels from this recipe!)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Finished stone soup in a stock pot.\" class=\"wp-image-117080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-finish-stone-soup.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-finish-stone-soup-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-finish-stone-soup-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-finish-stone-soup-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-finish-stone-soup-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-finish-stone-soup-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-finish-stone-soup-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-finish-stone-soup.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-finish-stone-soup.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-finish-stone-soup.jpg\" alt=\"Finished stone soup in a stock pot.\" class=\"wp-image-117080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-finish-stone-soup.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-finish-stone-soup-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-finish-stone-soup-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-finish-stone-soup-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-finish-stone-soup-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-finish-stone-soup-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-finish-stone-soup-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9-finish-stone-soup.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Serve: <\/strong>Adjust to taste with salt and black pepper. <strong>If you added a stone to your soup, don\u2019t forget to remove it before serving!<\/strong> Serve and enjoy.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Overhead close up of stone soup in a ladle.\" class=\"wp-image-117092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Close_Stone.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Close_Stone-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Close_Stone-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Close_Stone-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Close_Stone-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Close_Stone-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Close_Stone-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Close_Stone.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Close_Stone.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Close_Stone.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead close up of stone soup in a ladle.\" class=\"wp-image-117092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Close_Stone.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Close_Stone-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Close_Stone-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Close_Stone-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Close_Stone-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Close_Stone-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Close_Stone-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stone_Soup_Close_Stone.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-else-can-i-add\">What Else Can I Add?<\/h2>\n<p>You honestly cannot go wrong, no matter what you add to this recipe for stone soup! Even Dolly Parton\u2019s family has a version of this soup (she\u2019s my favorite person in the world, and my daughter thinks she\u2019s her Aunt because she gets books via <a href=\"https:\/\/imaginationlibrary.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dolly\u2019s Imagination Library<\/a> every month \ud83d\ude02). Dolly\u2019s version includes ham hock and turnips, so feel free to add them to my recipe, too! Here are some more ideas to try:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turkey drumsticks<\/li>\n<li>Leftover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/baked-ham\/\">baked ham<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Corn<\/li>\n<li>Bell Peppers<\/li>\n<li>Leftover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/corned-beef-and-cabbage\/\">baked corned beef<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Spinach<\/li>\n<li>Kale<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/easy-baked-homemade-croutons\/\">Homemade croutons<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Andouille sausage<\/li>\n<li>Chickpeas<\/li>\n<li>Squash<\/li>\n<li>Barley, rice, or noodles toward the end of cooking (you\u2019ll likely need to add more liquid if adding any of these ingredients)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storage-amp-reheating\">Storage &amp; Reheating<\/h2>\n<p>Keep any leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let your homemade stone soup thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating in the microwave or on the stovetop.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everybody eats. Say it with me! Every. Body. Eats. The thing I love the most about cooking is that I can (if I\u2019m lucky!) bring a little bit of joy and find common ground with anyone, no matter what their background is, how much money is in their bank account, or what their opinions are. 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