Italian Grandma Makes Minestrone Soup
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Published 2020-02-19
Recipes in cookbook are based on videos released prior to March 2021.
www.amazon.com/Cooking-Grandma-Gina-Nicola-Testa/d… SOUP:
8 oz Dry Cannellini Beans
3 cloves Garlic
2 Bay Leaves
Olive Oil
1 Onion, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
2 cups Celery, chopped
2 cups Carrots, chopped
¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
2 Potatoes, cubed
1 qt Peeled Tomatoes
½ tsp Oregano
1-2 qts Water as needed
2 large heads Escarole, rough chop
8 oz String Beans, blanched
1 cup Ditalini Pasta, or your favorite soup pasta
Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
Salt & Pepper to taste
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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. Her family ran a farm in Italy and she met her husband, Vito, in the same town. In 1970 Gina, Vito, and her 4 children immigrated to America. Gina’s husband passed away in 2012, but she is surrounded by a large family, which includes 9 grandchildren, and lives 5 minutes away from her eldest daughter in New Jersey. Gina spends her time cooking, gardening, and being an active member of her local Church.
Where does Gina get her recipes?
Most of these recipes are from what she learned growing up in Italy, but some of them have evolved over time. She has also learned new recipes from friends and family in America. She is always eager to try new things.
Why is no one helping her in the video?
Grandma Gina doesn’t want help! Usually, it’s because we will slow her down or not do it “her way.” For the videos we only show her, but when the camera cuts we jump in and help form the cookies or prep for the next step.
Why don’t we buy her a new...?
Grandma Gina has a closet and garage full of new gadgets, spoons, forks, pots, etc… but she doesn’t like them because she is used to doing it with her old tools. She has fun getting her hands dirty!
Who is behind the camera?
Her retired son-in-law films, her daughter helps her prep, and she usually has one or two grandkids in the kitchen.
Does Gina read the comments?
We print out and show her how much love she gets from all her viewers, and she is very thankful and hopes you enjoy her cooking! Your comments bring her lots of joy, laughter, and inspiration to make more videos to share with you.
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All Comments (21)
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Is it just me or does everyone else watch Gina with a smile from ear to ear?... Gina, you're adorable.. Stay beautiful
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I am a African-American Grandma; with two beautiful sainted Grandmothers of my own....but I am now claiming Mother Gina as my Italian Grandma! God's Best Blessings on Her and Her Family!
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Gina is one of a kind. Her family is very blessed to have her. Thank you for sharing her with us. And when she sang “Ave Maria” OMG…😃
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She sings Ave Maria to keep the time for sauteeing the onions. I'm guessing her grandmother taught her than and it's a family tradition...just beautiful!
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Gina is my role model! Now I know why Italians live longer.
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"if you no like, you no put!" love love love
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I found this lovely lady by accident and I am hooked. She’s everyone’s Nonna and so lovable. I watch her videos every day, it’s so soothing and reminds of the ladies in my life who were amazing cooks. God bless you, Gina. You are a treasure! ❤️❤️❤️
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Made me emotional Avé Maria played at my mothers funeral mass. She was very traditional. I am not Italian but our cultures are very similar. Such a beautiful lady
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You know, I think one of the greatest assets of YT is that some of the most interesting & entertaining vids aren't the highly polished, professionally produced ones but simply watching a home cook, a local mechanic, a regional artist, etc. post their passion for our enjoyment. This is a case in point. Thank you for this, I love it!
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This woman makes me want to cook more often. She’s a joy to watch
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The soup warms the heart as much as the soup warms the body.
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I love her, when she sang, I cried. She is wonderful. I hope she keeps cooking. I love her recipes. ❤️
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I want me a Nonna Gina. What a joy, and she sang the most wonderful Ave Maria.
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OH my, she made me cry when singing Ave Marie. So beautiful.
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I am French and speak English very badly, but Gina I adore you and I understand everything you say! Before I was old enough to go to school, my working mother left me all day with an Italian nanny married to a spanish man. My nanny's name was Maria. So, hearing you speak with the italian accent of my beloved nanny, and then sing Ave Maria, it warms my heart Thank you very much Gina. Thank you for your recipe and thank you for your naturalness.
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I just made this soup for the 4th time. It is so good I just can’t stop eating it. I hope you continue cooking forevermore.
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When she sings you have no idea the joy it brings to my heart. My grandma passed away many years ago she was just like MaMa Gina. Spoke just like her! If i close my eyes it takes me back to a time of happiness... My grandma taught me everything about cooking and while cooking gave me so many seeds of wisdom i now plant the fruit of those seeds in my daughter!
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One of the rarest of rare videos where the cook is so endearing that I love just to watch her spirit. I could eat anything your grandmother cooks. She is so happy and fun.
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Gina don’t change a thing! Your love for cooking, your family, your friends and your countries, past and present just lift our spirits! Keep singing, keep cooking, keep sharing…God bless you Nonna.. ..
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She’s adorable. Every time she adds an ingredient she repeats each 3 to 9 times. You can hardly miss it.
