stone soup

English

Etymology

From a tale in which a traveller places a stone in a cooking-pot and tricks the locals into contributing ingredients; see Stone soup.

Noun

stone soup (uncountable)

1. (cooking) A traditional Portuguese thick soup, sopa de pedra, typically made with pork and vegetables.
   • 1984, Fodor's Portugal, 1985:

     In the village of Almeirim nearby, O Toucinho (M), serves the typical stone soup; a charming, friendly, country spot.

   • 1998, Timothy J Page, Portugal:

     Sopa de pedra (stone soup) is a marvellously thick country soup of numerous vegetables and meats. Adding the stone is optional.