October 3: Classic Italian Minestrone Soup Class
Join us for this class on: Saturday, October 3
10:30am PT / 1:30pm ET / 7:30pm Italy
Considered the king of Italian vegetable soups, minestrone is one of the most comforting and nourishing dishes you can bring to the table. There is no single universal recipe. The ingredients, the preparation, and even the way it is served change from one Italian region to another, and often from one family to the next. Here, I’m sharing the version I grew up eating at home.
I still remember my nanny preparing minestrone in the kitchen and patiently chopping every single vegetable into tiny pieces. Carrots, potatoes, celery, everything was cut almost the size of a bean. She did it slowly and with such care, and as a child I was always amazed by her patience.
Made with a slow-cooked soffritto, seasonal vegetables, hearty beans, and Parmigiano rind, this soup develops an incredible depth of flavor from the simplest ingredients. The process itself is humble: seasonal vegetables, legumes, and sometimes grains or pasta are slowly simmered together in water.
I love serving minestrone during the cooler months, when a warm bowl of soup feels especially comforting. But minestrone is truly a recipe for every season. In spring, I make it with fresh fava beans, peas, and zucchini. In summer, green beans and a spoonful of pesto bring freshness and fragrance. During autumn, pumpkin and leeks create a sweeter, richer version that feels perfect for colder evenings.
Key Ingredients
For the Parmigiano rind
- Parmigiano rind
For the sauté
- Onion
- Carrot
- Celery
- Garlic
To finish
- Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
For the soup
- Potatoes
- Leek
- Carrots
- Celery
- Savoy cabbage
- Tomatoes
- Beans
- Sweet peas
- Bay leaves
- Rosemary
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When are live cooking classes held?
Online classes will be on Saturdays, around lunch time in the United States, dinner time in Italy. Our schedule allows for mainland U.S. time zones to participate around lunch time, while it’s evening in Italy. Classes start 10:30am PT / 1:30pm ET / 7:30pm Italy and go for 60-90 minutes.
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When will I know what ingredients to purchase for the classes?
The full recipe and list of ingredients for each class are already published on each Class page, so you can start to prepare for future classes as soon as you enroll. You will also receive a shopping list by email about one week in advance, with a reminder the day before class.
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Enrollment will stay open until the last minute. However, for the best experience, we recommend enrolling at least 24 hours in advance – and even further in advance if you need extra time to shop for ingredients. Additionally, important instructions will be sent out the day before each class.
What if I miss a live cooking class or have to leave early?
Participants will have access to video recordings of any class they purchase. That way you can watch the replay (and cook) whenever is most convenient for you.
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