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Italian Grandma Makes Minestrone Soup



COOKBOOK: “Cooking with Grandma Gina” is available on Amazon in Paperback and eBook.
Recipes in cookbook are based on videos released prior to March 2021.
https://www.amazon.com/Cooking-Grandma-Gina-Nicola-Testa/dp/B095GD5SQM/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=cooking+with+grandma+gina&qid=1624633480&sr=8-1MINESTRONE 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

COOKBOOK: “Cooking with Grandma Gina” is available on Amazon in Paperback and eBook.
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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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48 Comments

  6. DaShawn Corporan

    Some of the best memories are in the kitchen with my Grandma. I discovered this channel yesterday and didn't want to go to sleep last night watching her videos. She makes it look so simple and easy 🤣 I'm trying to cook everything on her channel! Keep it coming Grandma Gina 💕😘

  10. Maja

    how interesting! I've never seen lettuce being added in Minestrone soup! 😀 Also – thanks so much for sharing this lovely video! You're lovely, Gina!!

  14. Marlene Dobson

    Love this ,,, Happy little Italian Lady ,, cooking her Awesome Soup 🍜
    Doesn’t get any better !!!
    Thank you from this Lady from Georgia 😅

  24. Wisdom of the Word.

    Yiu bring joy to our hearts, comforrt to our souls, memories of days gone by with loved ones who passed on.Thank you Mrs. Gina.❤💕🕊🙏

  25. Sylvia Lamprecht

    Oh my word! I love this lady. I'll watch her all day. And when she sings, it makes my day. Some of her videos i watch over and over. This minestrone soup i could smell and taste it. I just love watching her. Great day Gina and God bless. 🤗😘🌻

  26. Robin

    Anyone who has Padre Pio on her fridge and the Blessed Mother on her windowsill is a friend of mine, and a gem!! God Bless you, Gina!!

  30. Sandra Gayk

    Another great video and recipe. Grandma Gina you are so talented…even singing so beautifully, but please don't entertain the thought of leaving cooking videos to become a rock-star singer! We love you right here cooking and showing us how.

  38. Shabana Khan

    Oh darling Grandma, I wish I were in your kitchen to taste all your delicious food….😋😋 God bless you for being such a talented cook. Love you dear 😘😘

  42. RA

    Beautiful Grand maa! What a delicious 🍲 you are preparing 😄 I wish I could be there and taste it , but nevermind I will try to prepare myself, thank you so much for sharing maa 🤗🙏🙏

  44. Jean Viau

    ms gina why not make the book in french too i have been following you for two years a grandpa from quebec canada

  45. Bduh2

    My mother was just like Grandma Gina except she was from Dutch Indonesia. Her hobby was cooking and, as the youngest, I was blessed to have always been at her side when she cooked. She always talked "to the ingredients", where they came from, what their function was, how to season them, when to add them to the pot, how to cut them, and why and so much more.
    It wasn't until later that I understood that she wasn't talking to the ingredients, she was teaching me in a manner I could understand as a 4-year-old. Now that I have found this channel, I can add authentic Italian cooking to my Indonesian/Dutch cooking as well as American cuisine. So, thank you for making these videos and posting them.

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