When I moved to Florida I finally had someone else to cook for/with and because I had significantly more free time, I decided to learn how to cook. To start on this journey I started watching the Food Network and tried several of Giada de Laurentiis' recipes. We had a few nights where Kris and I ordered pizza instead of eating my "creation" but I got better every day. Giada truly taught me how to cook! Her book Every Day Italian is such a staple for me.
On Giada's cooking show this past Saturday morning she made an incredible winter minestrone soup. It looks amazing and I can't wait to make it on our next "cold Florida night" :)!
The recipe is below and here. Enjoy and happy cooking! xo
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