Minestrone

I must admit I’ve had a love-hate relationship with this soup. When I was little, I was not very fond of it. When my mother would put it in the Thermos I took to school for lunch, I always wished she had packed the meatballs and stews that I loved so much instead. As I grew older, I began to appreciate the rich, complex flavors of minestrone. When I didn’t like something, I was taught to say, “I’m not ready for this yet,” rather than “I don’t like it.” This soup is one of those dishes that