How to make Minestrone

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Minestrone belongs at a Mediterranean table — olive oil on hand, lemon nearby, and the easy generosity of Italian vegetable pots. This is the home version, written for everyday cooking that still tastes like the sea and the garden.

Minestrone finds its place at the Mediterranean table with a comforting embrace of seasonal vegetables and rich olive oil. Born from the Italian tradition of resourceful cooking, this home-style version celebrates everyday ingredients that bring the sea breeze and sunlit gardens to your bowl. It's a dish that speaks to the Italian knack for transforming humble produce into a meal that feels both nourishing and indulgent. Expect each spoonful to deliver the bright acidity of tomatoes mingling with the earthy sweetness of carrots and zucchini, all underpinned by the savory depth of a Parmesan rind. The beans and small pasta provide a heartiness that makes this soup a meal in itself, with fine sea salt heightening every flavor.