Minestrone with Garlic Croutons

Make this Italian-flavored soup for dinner tonight packed with Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ vegetables, Progresso® beef-flavored broth and kidney beans, tomatoes and pasta - topped with croutons.

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The Quick Take:

Calories 300
Fat 8g
Saturated Fat 1 1/2g
Sodium 700mg

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NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 300
Calories from Fat: 70),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 8g; 8%
(Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, 1 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%;
Sodium: 700mg; 700%;
Total Carbohydrate: 45g; 45%
(Dietary Fiber 7g 7% Sugars 9g 9% ),
Protein: 13g; 13%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 25%;
Vitamin C: 10%;
Calcium: 6%;
Iron: 15%;

Exchanges:

2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Prep Time 45 min
Total Time 45 min
Servings 6

Ingredients

Croutons

2: cups cubes (1/2 to 3/4 inch) French bread

3: tablespoons margarine or butter, melted

1/2: teaspoon garlic powder

1/4: teaspoon seasoned salt

Soup

1: tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

1 1/2: cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-lb bag)

2: cups Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen mixed vegetables (from 12-oz bag)

1: can (14.5 oz each) Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained

3 1/2: cups Progresso® reduced-sodium beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)

1 1/2: cups water

1/2: cup uncooked small pasta shells (2 oz)

1: can (15 oz) Progresso® dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed

Directions

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

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Expert Tips

The fresh croutons are wonderful, but if you don't have time to make them, or don't want to heat the oven, use purchased garlic or Parmesan croutons instead.

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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 10/26/2012. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.