beans – peas – bacon – pasta – garlic infused croutons

Good song (thank you 10 CC), better soup. Minestrone in Italy is a showpiece of traditional cuisine, dating back to pre-Roman times. While there is no original recipe, you’ll always find beans, carrots, onions, and tomatoes in it. Most importantly, it needs to be cooked with respect. The Italians are dead serious about their food. We’re not going to mess with that.