More than half of people in Swansea (55%) admit they’re confused as to what Minestrone soup actually is.
When asked to name ingredients typically found in Minestrone, classic components such as carrots (55%), pasta (45%), and tomatoes (59%) were recognised by the majority of those in Swansea, but ingredients such as chicken (5%) and bacon (9%) made surprising appearances.
Those in London appear to be the least knowledgeable, with nearly 2 in 3 (60%) of respondents unsure about Minestrone’s ingredients, with Scots are the most informed when it comes to their minestrone with only 47% admitting their confusion about what it contains.
Across the UK, Gen Z appears especially oblivious, with over two thirds (69%) of 18 to 29-year-olds proving the most baffled about what goes into this Italian favourite; compared to slightly more sure Boomers, at 46% of over 60s.
Surprisingly, only two fifths (41%) of Gen Z are aware that pasta is found in Minestrone, despite it being a key ingredient of the soup, compared to over half (55%) of 30 to 44-year-olds and 66% of Boomers.
Ben Jones, Head of Soup Development at Crosse & Blackwell, said:
“Minestrone is a classic winter dish, even though our data shows it remains a bit of a mystery to many shoppers in Swansea.
“Traditional Minestrone soup is a warming Italian vegetable soup packed with pasta or rice, vegetables, and beans, in a flavourful, herby tomato broth. While the core ingredients remain consistent, it’s the vegetables that can vary depending on regional differences and family recipes.”
