Authentic Minestrone Recipe Italy, Europe

Name: Minestrone
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Western European
Ingredients: 50g (1.75 oz) ground lard; 1 celery stick; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion, medium; 100g (3.5 oz) beans; 100g (3.5 oz) fresh maize; 100g (3.5 oz) wheat; 2 potatoes; 200g (7 oz) peeled tomatoes; salt and pepper, to taste