The Stone Soup Challenge

A recipe for community

Stone Soup is a centuries-old folktale that has been told all around the world. The actual soup recipe in each version is a little different, but it starts with a pot of water and a smooth, round stone. Eventually, the community comes together for a feast. No matter the culture or language, the themes remains the same: food is better when shared with others and a community can make something big from very little.

Enter the Stone Soup Community Challenge!

  1. Read the story Stone Soup. Reflect on the theme or message.

  2. Select a recipe that someone outside of your family would like.

  3. Cook the soup and store it in a jar or freeze it.

  4. Deliver the soup to a friend or neighbor (remember to follow all COVID-19 safety precautions).

  5. Submit your recipe to The School Garden Doctor (details below) by January 31st for a chance to win an Instant Pot ($100 value)!

Shop.

Napa Farmers Market (Vendor Map)

Open: Saturday, year-round, rain or shineHours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.Location: City of Napa Parking Lot, 1100 West Street (former Cinedome Theater)
COVID Precautions: Face masks are required at all times and the number of customers are limited to provide enough space for social distancing CalFresh Market Match: CalFresh customers can swipe their EBT card at the Info Booth to get double CalFresh benefits for farm fresh fruits and veggies! Social Media: Follow @napafarmersmkt on Instagram and Facebook.

Make soup.

Whether you search the back of the pantry, dig last season's harvest from the freezer, or buy fresh from the Napa Farmers Market, you can make a delicious winter soup from scratch.

Share.

Make enough of your soup to feed yourself as well as a family member or friend. Deliver a jar of soup to your friend or neighbor.


Remember to practice food safety and COVID-19 precautions. Use safe social distance and wear your mask if sharing soup with someone outside your immediate household!

Win.

Submit your Stone Soup recipe for community and be entered to win an Instant Pot ($100 value).

There are three ways to enter:

  1. Complete this form in English or Spanish (must have a Gmail account).

  2. Email responses to the questions below to schoolgardensforlearning@gmail.com. (Use the Subject Line: Stone Soup Community Challenge).

  3. Post your photo to Instagram and tag @schoolgardendoctor and #nationalsoupmonth & #stonesoupchallenge.

The School Garden Doctor will randomly draw a winner from all of the entries.

You will be notified in early February if you win!

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