MINESTRONE WITH GARLIC CROUTONS

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Bring a touch of Italy to your dinner table with homemade minestrone that's ready in less than an hour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cubed (1/2 to 3/4 inch) French bread
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-lb bag)
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
3 1/2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 cup uncooked small pasta shells (2 oz)
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix crouton ingredients until bread is well coated. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, spread croutons. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, stirring and turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
  • Meanwhile, in 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add stir-fry vegetables. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in mixed vegetables, tomatoes and beef broth. Heat to boiling, breaking up tomatoes with spoon as mixture cooks. Stir in pasta. Cook uncovered over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables and pasta are tender.
  • Stir in beans. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Top each serving with warm croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1100 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

shayy
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. The soup is very flavorful and it's a great way to make a delicious meal out of leftovers.


Cameron Lloyd
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. The soup is very versatile and it can be made with a variety of different vegetables.


Mayamaya Pradhan
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The soup is very flavorful and the kids will love the garlic croutons.


First love First love
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I love the addition of garlic croutons to this soup. The croutons add a nice crunch and extra flavor.


Sakib Mollah
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This soup is very easy to make and it's a great weeknight meal. The soup can be made in advance and it reheats well.


Samuel Ip
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The soup is very comforting and it's sure to please everyone at your table.


Lifasi Ronnie
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this soup. The soup is very hearty and filling, and it's a great source of protein.


Orange Soup
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The soup is packed with healthy ingredients and it tastes great too.


Shelby Jones
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. The soup was very tender and flavorful.


Charmaine Esterhuizen
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots and celery to the soup and it turned out great.


Clopasndabezinhle Ndlovu
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I'm not a huge fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The soup is very flavorful and the garlic croutons are a great addition.


Katlego Zimbo
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The soup is very easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find.


Aliya Khan
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This minestrone soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold day. The addition of garlic croutons adds a nice crunch and extra flavor.