pot of water and placing a group of stones in the bottom. as he is boiling the water, people would come around and ask him what he was cooking. “stone soup” he would reply. to one he would say, “but it would sure taste better with a couple of carrots. this person would say, “i just so happen to have a couple if you will share your soup.” and so the story went on as one person would contribute some broth, and a few potatoes, and an onion, and some bits of beef. suddenly the village went from each individual household not having enough to eat to an entire village 