Happy Accident Minestrone Recipe

Name: Happy Accident Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups chicken broth (homemade if you have it); 2 cups overcooked kidney beans; 1 16 ounces can kidney beans; 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 red onion; 1 cup oven roasted tomatoes (see below **); 2 carrots - peeled and chopped; 2 ribs celery - cleaned and chopped; 1 cob of corn - cut the kernels off the cob; 5 Swiss chard leaves with the stems (until the tough part - mine were really tender because I just picked them) - chopped; 1 cup cut green beans (stem parts removed - stringed of necessary); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 pound parmesan rinds; 1 cup small pasta - I based my selection on cuteness and went for itty bitty bow ties; 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs - I went with what needed picking - thyme, oregano, marjoram, basil and Italian parsley - the half cup measure is AFTER chopping, so a nice big handful of fresh herbs; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

5 cups chicken broth (homemade if you have it)
2 cups overcooked kidney beans
1 16 ounces can kidney beans
3 cloves garlic
1/2 red onion
1 cup oven roasted tomatoes (see below **)
2 carrots - peeled and chopped
2 ribs celery - cleaned and chopped
1 cob of corn - cut the kernels off the cob
5 Swiss chard leaves with the stems (until the tough part - mine were really tender because I just picked them) - chopped
1 cup cut green beans (stem parts removed - stringed of necessary)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound parmesan rinds
1 cup small pasta - I based my selection on cuteness and went for itty bitty bow ties
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs - I went with what needed picking - thyme, oregano, marjoram, basil and Italian parsley - the half cup measure is AFTER chopping, so a nice big handful of fresh herbs
salt and pepper

1
Cook the pasta to VERY al dente (aka not quite done) rinse and set aside.
2
Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until they are just clear. Add the broth and the overcooked beans, simmer for a few minutes and then use an immersion blender to blend it up (or transfer to a regular blender).
3
Add the carrot, celery, corn and parmesan rinds and bring back to a simmer, cook until the veggies are tender. Add the remaining kidney beans, green beans, chard (leaves and stems) and the roasted tomatoes. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust. Stir in the pasta and the herbs, check seasoning again, and that's it! Serve with a nice grilled slice of bread and it's good if each bowl gets a hunk of the parmesan rind.
4
** roasted tomatoes - these are MariaRaynal's you-never-want-to-be-without-them roasted tomatoes - cut a bunch of roma tomatoes in half. Toss them with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, put them on a sheet in the oven at 300 and roast until they have gone all soft and caramelized, about 2 hours... I use these ALL of the time and play with oils / vinegars and herbs and spices when roasting.

1304

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

137

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups chicken broth (homemade if you have it), 2 cups overcooked kidney beans, 1 16 ounces can kidney beans, 3 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Happy Accident Minestrone falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Happy Accident Minestrone

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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