From the Test Kitchen of The Insouciant Gourmand: "Rock Soup"

Cheph Davide, head of the Test Kitchen for The Insouciant Gourmand has deigned to share photos of his latest delicacy, Rock Soup.  Rock Soup hails from Irkutsk, and has been a staple of that region since time immemorial.  Cheph Davide infuses this old favorite with a Zen like simplicity, as is apparent from the photos.

The photo on the left is Cheph Davide's "Basic Rock
Soup".  Cheph Davide only uses the finest hand picked rocks that he's personally inspected for shape, size, color, and texture.  He adds to that only the finest natural artesian spring water from only the best aquifers.

 

The photo to the right is one of Cheph Davide's favorite signature embellishments, Croatian cilantro.  Croatian cilantro differs slightly from other types of cilantro in that has a milder flavor and aroma.  It also has a less oily taste.

Here on the left is yet another one of the Cheph's variations, a single sprig of Laotian basil, although any type of basil can be used.

This final photo is a culmination of the Cheph's innovation and experimentation, combining both the cilantro and the basil.

Kudo's to Cheph David for a truly simply and inspirational dish, sure to be a staple in most households on today's tight budgets.