Italian Grandma Makes Lentil Soup

LENTIL SOUP
1 lb Lentils
2 Bay Leaves
2 Garlic Cloves, halved
Olive Oil
½ Onion, chopped
1 Plum Tomato, chopped
1 cup Celery, chopped
1 cup Carrots, chopped
1 Potato, diced
¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
3½ qts Water, total approx
6 oz Small Soup Shell Pasta
Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste
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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. Her family ran a farm in Italy and she met her husband, Vito, in the same town. In 1970 Gina, Vito, and her 4 children immigrated to America. Gina’s husband passed away in 2012, but she is surrounded by a large family, which includes 9 grandchildren, and lives 5 minutes away from her eldest daughter in New Jersey. Gina spends her time cooking, gardening, and being an active member of her local Church.
Where does Gina get her recipes?
Most of these recipes are from what she learned growing up in Italy, but some of them have evolved over time. She has also learned new recipes from friends and family in America. She is always eager to try new things.
Why is no one helping her in the video?
Grandma Gina doesn’t want help! Usually, it’s because we will slow her down or not do it “her way.” For the videos we only show her, but when the camera cuts we jump in and help form the cookies or prep for the next step.
Why don’t we buy her a new...?
Grandma Gina has a closet and garage full of new gadgets, spoons, forks, pots, etc… but she doesn’t like them because she is used to doing it with her old tools. She has fun getting her hands dirty!
Who is behind the camera?
Her retired son-in-law films, her daughter helps her prep, and she usually has one or two grandkids in the kitchen.
Does Gina read the comments?
We print out and show her how much love she gets from all her viewers, and she is very thankful and hopes you enjoy her cooking! Your comments bring her lots of joy, laughter, and inspiration to make more videos to share with you.
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[@Buttercup-vw2zo]

Can we agree that this little Italian Grandma is absolutely precious??

[@laurab.8607]

She reminds me of when I grew up in Brooklyn ny many many years ago with all the Italian ladies on the block including my grandma and great grandma. every sunday there were 5 italian ladies in my moms kitchen with same accent and all the food to match ! unfortunately now that they have all passed i can only only remember a few recipies. God bless this lady.

[@mirandajefferson6098]

She's absolutely adorable

[@y78122]

Just found this channel. She is such a delight.

[@angelasnodgrass6621]

Yes

[@janemeads548]

Sing over your soup it will taste much better ‼️

[@naomismith4933]

Gina is the best thing on the entire internet

[@mamaTea1]

This family is so blessed to have her as nona.

[@theophrastusbombastus1359]

The singing is actually a very important part. It helps fuse the flavours together. When a meal is cooked with love, it always tastes better. And this is why

[@nickyranking398]

I'm Jamaican, but I loved the cooking and the singing. She cooks with love. Funny last night I boiled lintels but she gave me a good simple recipe. I feel like shes my grandma. Thank you Nana.

[@angelamalcolm9695]

Hi Nana, yes this Grandma is soo sweet I also enjoyed watching her video. I'm also a Jamaican, her food is indeed cooked with much love for her family and grandchildren. Bless her.

[@hamamarafi2636]

This lady is road with Gina

[@shangoblackpower6482]

Who cares that you are Jamaican

[@tepidprinciple232]

@@shangoblackpower6482 yo momma

[@annamatias2644]

Wow. Really?

[@catherinefernandez2239]

This woman is a saint. "You've got to cook, eat, and be happy." God bless her.

[@victoriahagopian502]

AND SINGING TO THE VIRGEN MARY WITH A LOT OF L❤️VE. SHE'S SO SWEET AND LOVELY GOD BLESS YOU NONNA GINA 👑💞👏🏻🌹

[@sandraseeraj3151]

I made lentil soup just now omg so good thanks grandma you reminds me of my mom Who passed in 2007 i miss her so much

[@homerzsimpson9698]

Don't you just loooove this wonderful Italian nonna?

[@maryanneevans9563]

I love Grandma Gina so much! She always makes me smile. I lost my own Italian Grandma when I was 14. I loved her dearly.

[@lisabelanger6336]

The world would be a better place if everyone had a grandmother like you.

[@gloriabyas8088]

She's so sweet!😇

[@lifelessons7673]

My mother so much like her. I lost her in 2013. Cooked so much alike. Watching Gina brings me back to her so I can be close to her. Have no idea what it means to me.!!!;thank you momma Gina!!! Never got to meet my grandparents that came from palermo Italy to Brooklyn in 1903.

[@nbush9169]

I had an Italian grandma just like here

[@jazmineediaz2420]

@@nbush9169 👍🌺💗🌺🦋🌈🌞

[@suefrench8721]

No, the world would be a better place if all people were like her. When I feel down I watch this video. Thank you Gina 💓

[@luciahunt3224]

This Italian grandma is so real, so adorable

[@dianehenry834]

I love you Grandma Gina, your singing always touches my heart. I love your videos, God bless you and your family. ❤❤❤

[@johnr9763]

Over twenty years ago, I bought a culinary encyclopedia second hand. There was a recipe for Italian minestrone soup. I tried it and the result was extraordinary! People were raving about it! My mother's elderly friends were claiming that it had curative powers: They recovered from sicknesses. But actually, the secret of it was twofold. First, healthy ingredients, and second, NEVER boil. You can get away with frying tomatoes furiously, but usually excessive heat kills flavour. I am sure that this grandma's lentil soup is as healthy as was my minestrone!

[@TheFish2013]

She is such a joy to watch. In today’s world ~ this brings such warmth to my heart.

[@jaimemedina3351]

Yes it does!

[@blackpanther-qn7kl]

I cant imagine anyone giving her video a thumbs down. This is the sweetest woman with such kind energy. Full of love and cheerfulness

[@rosecocolee1019]

I was thinking the same, but unfortunately there are idiots tired of their ridiculous lives everywhere.

[@Spad68]

A lot of idiots out there . If you're not into it just move on . Nother on her video deserve a thumbs down .

[@vanessakammerer5602]

I don't get it either, they could just close the video, people are just purely rude, no respect for anyone

[@maddyf6942]

Agree with you she is so sweet I could listen to her the whole day God bless her❤

[@jaylenbrownfan2112]

1200 people are jealous of her singing and skills.

[@lisajukes7645]

It’s so sweet she has her own channel. Well done for the support from her family, I’m half Italian and I love cooking with my Nona God rest her soul!

[@user-zv7wh6dc8g]

This is a very popular dish here in Greece as well, I cook it often, though a bit differently. What a wonderful Italian nonna, God bless you and your family. Greetings from Athens.

[@michaelcar4012]

I can listen to her talk all day. She is so cute.

[@italo512]

This beautiful woman is the last of her kind!!! A real National treasure!!!

[@jeanettevorster9293]

She is so joyful, explains well. I thank her.

[@vito9674]

Isn't SHE LOVELY ! I was born in San Fele in the province of Potenza and with a name like Vito I knew rite away we were at the very least neighbours ! Having lost my Mom last year watching her was difficult and yet very soothing for my soul ! Just Like my mom her LOVE for family and life is comforting at the same time ! I miss her like i would miss breathing ! Tyvm for posting this wonderful video ! ALL THE BEST to you and your family ! Tanti Aguria! ❤

[@kory2697]

That's right grandma "We gotta live, make exercise, cook. We gotta be happy. We gotta do everything!" That is the best advice ever.

[@shaunaclarke9630]

Hi

[@mariabell250]

Words to live by! ❤️❤️❤️

[@bellebeauty67]

I LOVE IT, SHE SINGS TO THE VEGETABLES AND LENTILS AS THEY COOK…SHE’S COOK’IN WITH LOVE! XOXOOX 👩‍🍳🎈

[@sb7524]

What a lovely granma.❤ and she can sing😂🎉

[@sylviawebber6518]

God bless you Mrs. Gina Petitte and your family. We enjoyed watching you cook and sing. 🎶

[@patriciasullivan6787]

This mama is so precious I love to watch her cook❤️😊

[@nf2885]

La mia bella Gina! Quanto mi piace la tua canzone! I love you and your cooking. You cook like my mother did. You bring tears to my eyes because you remind me of happier days with my mother and mother-in-law who have passed. They would have loved watching you. I’m going to make this recipe tonight. You should have a glass of wine with your meal too 🍷. God bless you. 😘❤️🌹🙋🏻🇮🇹🇺🇸

[@bigmacftn7662]

I wish we had youtube when I was young. I could have preserved my grandmother in the kitchen with me forever! This is 100% beautiful!

[@QWDFGH]

What kind of people give her a thom's down. She is so sweet and her recipes are the best.

[@dorisdarmanin4274]

Totally agree!, if they don’t like what she cooks, then they shouldn’t watch. Maybe that person can’t cook at all and are jealous, then don’t watch whoever it is,

[@woodstockxx]

Ungrateful, unappreciative tossers that have most likely never, nor will ever leave their home town !

[@sandrarangel5007]

Very sad souls...I pitty them 😔😔😔

[@irinapetrossian1646]

Jealous competitors.

[@markdlt2989]

Italians mostly, they each think their recipes are better or simply hate.

[@sheilafoster6383]

I have truly learned so much from this woman I collect cookbooks for 30 years but this woman knows how to cook from her heart and the tips are like gold

[@jenniferwasinski3675]

The only thing that makes me sad is that she is not my grandma :)

[@patriciabaughn4749]

I can listen to her speak all day. She sounds like both my grandmother's who have been gone for so long.

[@wentli65]

Shame on those that give this lovely grandma a thumbs down! She's beautiful and heartwarming!❤

[@desmondfarrell7249]

How could you not love this woman for the joy and pleasure she brings to us thru her recipes and singing. I adore her.

[@dominicstefanoni7640]

❤ miss Angie, my name is Dominic it’s 12:55 a.m. my mother made a delicious lentil soup, however; it’s not that I didn’t know how to make it. I just wanted to make sure I didn’t forget anything and I sure as heck miss my mother watching you just sitting here at the edge of my bed watching this video brought joy to my heart. my father was from Milan, Italy, and my mothers parents were from Palermo and Cefalu Italy. I miss the large family. May God continue to bless you and your family for all eternity and I shall always keep you in my rosary. Prayers Buona Pasqua, happy Easter, and if it’s OK with your family and children, may I adopt you as my mother to😊. Domenico Angelo😘

[@TheUptolate]

Forgot about this recipe! I like that it's simple and you can easily adjust the amount made...we are empty nesters so this is a great option for soup!

[@mrs.robichaud8823]

I think Gina said something rather profound in its simplicity. She said she"feels they (her family) love me. So I cook and make everybody happy" Its a beautiful cycle of love and makes a world of difference. May we all become more like Gina.

[@lilianpoulsen8394]

Amen!🥰

[@mariav1597]

Good bless you 😊 love 💕

[@mikelugo8983]

yes Amen to that my mama is like that. i love her for it...BronxLove 183

[@Jewriffic]

I grew up in a large Sicilian family who over time immigrated to the USA. We all lived in general proximity to each other. And the kitchen was the hub for everything. I could tell who came over the ocean when they were young and who came over later in life. all by their English accent. Nana Gina's accent is a spice you can not find in any store. If you were blessed, you grew up hearing it - usually from the Kitchen. It is the spice that makes the dish perfect. Grazie Nana Gina.

[@HAITI419]

Mom I like the song and the the soup look good I wish I can taste it too God blessed u and your family

[@lisaduffy821]

❤️

[@mikelugo8983]

Im from the bronx PR. and i love Italian food i would run errands for ladies like this and it was beatiful how they treated me to treats. Bronx Love 183

[@mikelugo8983]

Facts

[@earthling8506]

Made this for our neighbour who joined us for lunch today. It was fabulous. Such a satisfying, rich, earthy flavour. It was so successful we abandoned the idea of cooking supper, but ate this again instead with homemade bread. It’s going on our weekly menus for winter. Make it. You won’t regret it.

[@LatonyaPage]

I love you sweet Italian grandma! ❤

[@MariaMinerd]

I want to hug you grandma. Thank you! For you comfort food.

[@testolas]

I love this lady I like to learn the old school ways. People need to stop buying cans and boxes in the store, easy to make your own.

[@cagey381]

From one Nona to another..deliziosa!

[@milome305]

Hi Gina. Thank you for the lovely song. You brought tears to my eyes. I love to hear you sing. I understand Italian, and I love to hear you talking too. Thank you, Gina, again, for all your delicious recipes. Your cooking is like my Mom use to cook. I wish I have you close I will like to hug you. Send you a big hug from Kansas. Chau❤

[@bcc172]

We can absolutely agree! Personally, I love her joy in singing more that the cooking ! So full of life and happiness! Makes me cry to miss my grandmother’s as badly as I do !

[@RepentfollowJesus]

I'm old enough to be her daughter so I call her Mama Gina. She's a lovely lady. I wish her family would make a youtube video of all her songs just so we could listen to her while we relax and eat her recipes or while we cook them or just when we feel like some pretty Italian songs. I love to say along with her in my best Italian accent she has taught me...somebody like, they put , somebody no like, they don't put. She is a gem.I love her. I would love to sit and listen to her tell old stories of when she was growing up and raising her children. I used to ask my grandma and her friends for their old stories I had heard many times but I never grew tired of them.

[@kimberluna2226]

Generational Love.......!!! Sweet...........Ole school for sure ... I'm sure the house was always full, such passion...

[@denisedoran8734]

What a lovely Italian nonna,this soup looks delicious

[@musicgirl8152]

Love you Grandma Gina!! Your Lentil soup looks delicious!! Love your singing and how you have hot food ready for your grandchildren. What a wonderful blessing you are! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@marysusa6985]

OMG, this woman is my grandmother's doppelganger! Her accent, her gestures and her immaculate kitchen...it's like being back in my grandmother's kitchen. Lovely memories, lovely women.

[@MakersTeleMark]

This is the most redeeming channel on KZbin. I actually cry every time I watch each one of her videos.

[@lifelessons7673]

Me too!!!!!!

[@normacondon5913]

I feel she has saved me living on my own old age like lot ppl I started buying Italian frozen dinners expensive but good but now I have heart to cook properly again & fill freezer with what make yourself like Gina I'm losing fat weight & feeling energetic again. But I notice family dropping in for meals more often ha. The secret of your children & grandchildren wanting to visit vibrant& happy nonna. I love her singing. When you sing from the heart anyone can be great singer. But I also love that Gina Nona is blessing her food reminding everyone to give thanks we have food to eat & who is providing it. The greatest recipe for me so far is making enough bread & rolls to last week. I used do this too. When you stop your arms turn to what my grandson called "upside down muscles" ugly. Love you Gina you are a gift from God & I'm sure Mother Mary inspired you to help us through the pandemic. You have no idea how your happy face carries us through the day.

[@DonnaMclaughlin-zp7qh]

This woman is the real thing. Happy cooking and sharing her traditions. Who was the idiot who thumbed her. Don't like, don't watch. She has a good following

[@mrpatchy9950]

Grandma you are❤ a picture of a life full of cheer, and always a smile, and a treat to see you cooking the delicious Italian dishes . God bless you and keep you always smiling and good cheer.

[@applemarquez5468]

I just want to be this lady's daughter, granddaughter, daughter in law, neighbor, friend...anything! I LOVE her! She made me want to cook up a mean soup or caldo since I'm Hispanic that's what we make on a cold day.

[@marilyngrace7886]

Consuelo Marquez i was thinking the same ☺️😁

[@applemarquez5468]

@@marilyngrace7886 🙌😂

[@undergrace1808]

I wish she was my mother-in-law I got a selfish one instead

[@SiaForyou]

Omg I LOVE THIS LADY! just stumbled on her channel. There needs to be more elderly women on KZbin cooking authentic traditional foods from their country!

[@annadeblasis3665]

Sia For you Apsolutely !!

[@xamie2008]

I just watch grandma Gina for the first time and I LOVE HER already! So much positive energy . God bless you mamita 😘

[@mikelugo8983]

Facts. she is all heart god bless her soul.

[@mdnm7]

Your absolutely right.... and such a great idea about different types of cooking food.

[@tracy85777]

How blessed you are to have a Gramma like her. Her special ingredient is love! Love you Gramma! ❣️

[@conniesaayman5038]

4 years down the line and i just discovered the video, am going to make myself the soup and will remember the wonderful italian lady😊

[@lindaann9996]

Hi Gina. I grew up watching my mother making lentil soup so I already knew how to make it. I still watched your video anyway because you always make me smile. Keep singing for us and sharing your joy with us. God Bless you!❤🕊

[@mikelugo8983]

yes yes yes

[@klaraking4842]

She reminds me of my Hungarian mom.. I immigrated to USA in 1963.. my parents escaped Russian aggression and were not able to take me with them, I was 7 months old but was reunited in 1963♥️

[@bigsistermaria5578]

How can anybody not love this beautiful lady?

[@debraloeffler9670]

We love you too Gina, thank you for sharing your recipes and life.❤

[@mrwaltermathews]

My Nonna used to make this exact soup down to the shell pasta and topped with parmesan. The part that really got me though was when she started to sing. That really reminded me of my childhood with nonna.

[@faithlessbelievr]

Oh my how I miss my Grandma. She used to sing while cooking enough to feed the entire neighborhood. Those were the days. To this beautiful Grandma, God Bless you. I love you.

[@herdman5974]

soups great. but her singin. is the real Treat. thnk you sweetheart

[@Lizaskz]

Came here to make soup, didn't know this woman would be the highlight of my day

[@judithplotkin7139]

I just made this soup today. It came out so good! I feel her love of family and life came all the way from her kitchen into my soup. Thank you!

[@sandra-leebernier941]

Love your soup, your voice and your love for life . thanks Gina... hugs !

[@krugmeister7301]

GRANDMA ARE THE BEST COOKS!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍😍😘😘😘And Best Singers!!👏🏻👏🏻😍

[@Navygrl58]

It’s 2023 and we’re in the Lenten season and we have soup supper at our church during Lent, everyone was asking for lentil soup so where did I go to find the best recipe around? Nonna Gina! Wishing you God‘s blessings, and a beautiful Lenten and Easter season to Gina and her family!🙏✝️👍💓.

[@rootedandgrounded0911]

You are the you-tube Nonna and a beautiful soul. Thank you for the songs, inspiration and encouragement

[@susanlauper1472]

I love this lady she makes me happy

[@lindaesposito6025]

Ahhhhh…..Her singing and her spirit makes it all come together. Beautiful 😋😍

[@mjm2072]

I would love to say the rosary with you and your family. And sing that lovely song.

[@nievelopez5289]

I love her! she is a real nonna! you can feel the love and care in what she prepares!! Nothing artificial in this lady!!! God bless her & her loved ones!!!

[@mikeymike8461]

Agreed 💯💯💯 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤❤❤

[@leahmaranto6146]

Amen!😍

[@journeywithkrustin5266]

Her Family is lucky to have wonderful women in theirFamily .She cooks with so much love and passion.

[@shirleycameron7718]

Shes so sweet....

[@carmenlebronpacht6830]

Yes indeed. Gina, stay blessed!

[@pd2330]

Nonna Gina, Mi fai piangere....ma sono lacrime di gioia! Il mio bisnonno era Faetano. Che Dio ti benedica sempre!!!

[@debbieschubert545]

God Bless you Grandma!! I can’t wait to make this soup!

[@shirleyrhodes3741]

When Gina sings, so does my heart!!!!

[@kimk4536]

Mine too! Absolutely love this precious woman! Best wishes!💜

[@annadeblasis3665]

Me too , l wish they would put the words up so we could sing along with her !

[@athenapsichogios904]

God bless you CANADA

[@jeffsaltzman7909]

Just made my first lentil soup!it was delicious!thanks Gina.

[@researchbear3960]

This has become my favorite food channel!!

[@lindacshort3558]

I love how Mama cook her Lentil stew. I will fix this tomorrow.

[@MerrrryBeth]

When she broke into song I just melted! I wish she was my grandma now ❤❤❤❤❤

[@theresabollman8061]

It's a freezing night in New York, I wish I had a nice bowl of Mrs. Gina's perfect soup. But her sweet ways and singing have warmed me enough for now. But I will be making her soup!

[@angelabryant-tyler6322]

Not only are your recipes delicious looking but you are an absolute joy to watch! How can anyone watch you without smiling from ear to ear with their heart filled with love!! ?? Thank you for being you and cooking such yummy food!

[@RareGem369]

“You gotta mova you gotta do a evarithing” 🤣💛🙌🏽

[@gatocat3336]

A watched pot doesn’t take so long to boil when Italian Grandma is singing

[@marypetra4535]

Grandma Gina, I just lost my Mom from this Corona-virus, & when I watch you, & hear you sing you sound so much like my mom...she also loved her family so much & everyone loved her too...God Bless you & stay safe... xoxo

[@BuonAPetitti]

I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for you and your family. May God give you strength. God Bless.

[@ermirc374]

May she Rest In Peace. I wish you sing and love your kids the same your mother did with you 🙏

[@silviachavez9110]

My prayers go out to you.

[@lisaveta2031]

I bought lentils in Walmart because shortage of food and money due to coronaviruse. I will cook it first time in my life. Thank you for recipes

[@samjohnson4609]

Thank You for this video! I just loss my Grandma on August 21st who I would normally call for recipes. God Bless you for sharing your grandma with the 🌎 💜

[@CAmom75]

I always wanted an Italion grandmother. ❤

[@jaylenbrownfan2112]

She's a really good singer. From the soul.

[@opheliapeoples5142]

She touch me heart I just wanna give her a big hug

[@isabt4]

I love Gina! I am cooking away in Spain on lockdown. Love to everyone on lockdown around the world 🌎. Wish i could cook for all our health heroes who are working so hard ❤️❤️❤️

[@romamartina5201]

So true

[@abamensah8879]

Very adorable grandma ❤❤❤

[@diannsmith5894]

Somehow I’m able to understand all the Italian words she throws in there❤what a precious woman!

[@Cerrielle]

She is precious and an awesome cook!

[@losyvideoheavens2999]

Humans are very beautiful , look at this beautiful soul grandma

[@gloryvillage]

Thank you for your lentil soup recipe .

[@suzannepayne9474]

I love this lady, she’s great, what a character. I love her singing that beautiful Italian song ❤

[@upstarsgirl9437]

I am almost 80 years old. We grew our own food, raised chickens, all in the city. We canned and dried out produce and meat, even the fish my grandfather and uncles caught. We always had a six month supply by preparing on a regular basis, including medical supplies. Sharing with those who needed help from time to time. I have continued this practice up to the present and taught my children and grandchildren to do the same. We are not panicking because we have been prepared. Reconsider this practice everyone when things begin to normalize. Prayers for our brother man. 💗

[@Jimfromearthoo7]

Well god bless you.🙏🌹

[@SparrowStockwell]

Upstars Girl Oh, that is so wonderful for you and your family. God bless all of you.

[@kefirheals7383]

Never had a grandma. If ever I did - she'd be like Gina! What a lovely lady, inside and out.

[@1337erBoards]

My wife is pregnant and loved this simple recipe. Also for anyone who added too much liquid like me, don't try and boil it away after everything is combined. The lentils will break apart and your clarified soup will begin to permeate with bits of lentils. Besides, although the entirety of the soup was good, the liquid was the best part for us. Delicious 😋

[@tersiabotha5165]

God bless her 🙏🏻

[@alicianeufeldt3009]

I love learning from grandmas :-) I absolutely love her accent. I love her family helps her out with the videos. And she loves to sing in italian! I love the italians :-) thank you for sharing your knowledge :-)