Minestrone alla Brianzola

Lombardian tradition dictates that nothing is wasted in the kitchen, so we usually add the rind of the Grana to this soup. Some delicatessens and cheesemongers will sell it, or you can save it when you grate Grana or parmesan for another dish. For a vegetarian version, leave out the pork skin, which may need to be ordered in advance from your butcher.