Stone Soup Legend - Lenda da Sopa da Pedra

There is a legend attached to the Stone soup recipe.
The main character in the legend varies from a beggar to a monk to a shepherd.
The ingredients also vary considerably, but the main ingredient is of course a stone.

A very hungry man knocked at a farmer’s door late one night begging for food.
The mealtime had long passed and there were no leftovers.
The man, who held a gleaming stone in his hand, asked if he might make some simple requests.
“I must have a pot with some water and a fire”.
These were provided.
He placed the stone in the pot and then said:
“This will taste with a bit of olive oil and salt”.
These were duly provided. As the water boiled, the man looked at his hosts and remarked:
“I am sure you would like to taste my soup. Perhaps the flavour would be improved if we add some bacon or sausage or vegetables.”
These were duly provided.
As the soup simmered the man enchanted the family with tales of his travels.
In due course wine and cheese were placed on the table and everyone eat of the soup until only the stone was left.

The man washed the stone, placed it in his pocket, thanked his hosts and disappeared into the night.