Minestrone
Vegetable soup
Language note: The name comes from 'minestra' meaning 'soup'.
Culture note: It's considered a classic comfort food, varied with seasonal vegetables.
Context: Wanting to include a soup, Maria opts for a hearty vegetable variety.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Minestrone
[mee-neh-STRON-eh]
Minestrone
A thick soup of Italian origin made with vegetables, often with the addition of pasta or rice.
Il minestrone è perfetto per le serate fredde.
Minestrone is perfect for cold evenings.
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