Cold Minestrone with Rice

When I was in my late teens, my parents opened the School of Classic Italian Cooking in Bologna and I spent a considerable amount of time there. One of the classic Bolognese restaurants we frequented was Diana. As you entered the restaurant, you came upon a large table showcasing the day’s specials. Displayed might be luscious, fresh porcini mushrooms, or dishes that were to be served at room temperature. In the summer, one of the latter was a vegetable soup in which rice had been cooked. T