Minestre, Minestrone, Zuppa, Passato, Vellutata, Cream of …; they all traslate as “soups”, but there are differences. Often these terms are used as synonyms, but “minestra” –> “minestrone”, “soup” –> “passato”, “cream” –> “vellutata” are not the same.  The difference?  All in ingredients such as pasta or cereals, and binders like dairy or fat. It […]