Classic Italian Minestrone Soup from the archives of an Italian Cucina. The older I become, the less that I use written recipes in my cooking. To my mother, I give credit. To my nonna, I give credit. Neither of them ever used written recipes to guide them in their kitchens. They were fabulous cooks and  just knew in their bones . It has taken me years to get to this point. I dont want to ever be or sound arrogant or proud in my cucina, but I hope to somehow and in some way arrive to the point of my talented, yet humble Italian ancestors in their cooking abilities. Theres no guarantee for me to know if I have ever reached that point other than to observe and experience the pleasure of my family and guests as they eat and feel satisfaction in their tummies after any of the meals that I have prepared for them. PVz7fQ0Blw/0.jpg' alt='Ciao Bella Full Version' title='Ciao Bella Full Version' />INGREDIENTS. Juice of 2 lemons 12 cup of sugar or maybe a touch less 23 of a cup of tequila rose strawberry cream or. Giancarlo Giannini, Actor Casino Royale. Giancarlo Giannini is an Oscarnominated Italian actor, director and multilingual dubber who made an international. CUMDRrr3PPU/hqdefault.jpg' alt='Ciao Bella Full Version' title='Ciao Bella Full Version' />I have been making Italian minestrone soup for years. Ive even lost the original recipe that I created. But I know the recipe. Nonna. The truth is, every Italian minestrone soup recipe that you read will have a similar base of  fresh vegetables, tomatoes, and herbs that simmer in a delicious broth I used my Instant Pot for this batch of soup and am providing you step by step photo instructions. First, turn on the pot to saut and add about 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and about cup of butter we like a richer flavor and most Northern Italians cook with butter combined with olive oil. Pour the olive oil into the pot Add the chopped onions and minced garlic Add the carrots Add the celery Add 4 8 oz. Gently stir all of these ingredients and saut for about 3 5 minutes. Enjoy the wonderful aroma Then turn the Instant Pot on Keep Warm and turn heat setting to Less. Add the chopped zucchini Add the green beans Add the potatoes Add the slivers of spinach Add the cabbage Add the tomatoes Add 1 bunch of Italian parsley, stems removed and chopped Add the cannellini, garbanzo and kidney beans Add a large chunk of Parmiggano cheese, then fill up the Instant Pot with chicken or vegetable broth, about an 2 inches below the top. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, press the button soup and let the pot do its thing for 3. Carefully open the lid so that the steam releases away from your face so that you dont get burned. Mac Focus Stacking Software For Beginners there. Add the pasta into the hot soup and allow it to cook with the lid off until the pasta is al dente. When serving, garnish with Italian parsley and pass freshly grated Parmiggiana cheese around for your guests to help themselves and top their bowls of this delicious soup. Every now and then one of you will write to me and tell me about the results and experiences of one of my recipes in your lives and the tummies of others that you serve with love. This week, Chris wrote to me after preparing this Minestrone Soup for 8. After family, my church friends would be my greatest honor to cook or bake for. Chris wrote to me afterwards and said,Hi Roz I need to make about 8. Ill multiply by 8 or so to fill my bathtub., I am half Italian myself, and love to cook I have a recipe I have used for years, but yours sounded too good not to make Thank you Ill let you know how it goes it will be made on Wednesday for a Thursday Lenten supper. Lenten supper, Chris wrote back and said,Obviously, we had some soup left over, as we had prepared two soups both 8. VERY well received, and I am still getting compliments on it. Thank you for your posts with those great recipes This one has been saved, and I have your blog in my favoritesClassic Italian Minestrone Soup cup olive oil plus stick 4 oz. Northern Italians cook with alongside olive oil for a more rich, deeper flavor4 5 large cloves of garlic, minced. Vidialia, diced. I use 8 oz. Italian diced tomatoes San Marzanos are the bestOR better yet, use the same amount of garden fresh, home grown tomatoes, if you have on hand. Idaho potatoes, cut into chunks about thick. Italian parsley, stems removed and chopped makes about 1 cup1 chunk of parmesan rind. Tbsp. freshly diced sagefreshly cracked salt and pepper to taste. Optional 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoningfreshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving. Follow step by step photo instructions provided on blog post. By Roz Corieri Paige La Bella Vita Cucina. La Bella Vita Cucina http www. Similar Recipes on La Bella Vita to EnjoyRSVP Magazine October 2. Drivers Canoscan Lide 210 more. RSVP Magazine. RSVP Magazine October 2. Published on Sep 2. The Original Memphis Society Pages.