Minestrone with Garlic Croutons

Dairy Free
Health score
36%
Minestrone with Garlic Croutons
45 min.
6
522kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this delightful Dairy-Free Minestrone with Garlic Croutons! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time you crave a hearty meal, this vibrant soup is packed with flavor and nutrition. With a medley of frozen bell peppers, mixed vegetables, and protein-rich kidney beans, each bowl is a comforting embrace that nourishes both body and soul.

The star of this dish is undoubtedly the homemade garlic croutons, which add a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor to every spoonful. Made from fresh French bread and seasoned to perfection, these croutons are baked until golden brown, providing the ideal contrast to the warm, savory soup. The combination of tender pasta shells and rich Italian-style stewed tomatoes creates a symphony of textures and tastes that will leave you wanting more.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delicious meal that serves six, making it an excellent choice for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. With only 522 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a dish that is as wholesome as it is satisfying. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to impress your taste buds with this delightful Minestrone!

Ingredients

  • cups bread french cubed ()
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon lawry's seasoned salt 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • 1.5 cups bell pepper frozen (from 1-lb bag)
  • cups savory vegetable mixed frozen
  • 29 oz stewed tomatoes italian-style undrained canned
  • 3.5 cups beef broth flavored (from 32-oz carton)
  • oz shells uncooked
  • 15 oz kidney beans dark red rinsed drained canned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories522kcal
Protein15.8%
Fat22.22%
Carbs61.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.3
Glycemic Load
40.86
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
32.823043201281%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.23mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
4.92mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:522.38kcal
26.12%
Fat:13.28g
20.44%
Saturated Fat:2.69g
16.82%
Carbohydrates:83.36g
27.79%
Net Carbohydrates:71.48g
25.99%
Sugar:10.52g
11.68%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1516.6mg
65.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.25g
42.51%
Vitamin A:4820.95IU
96.42%
Vitamin C:65.69mg
79.62%
Folate:235.43µg
58.86%
Manganese:1.13mg
56.26%
Vitamin B1:0.84mg
56.25%
Fiber:11.88g
47.53%
Selenium:31.52µg
45.03%
Iron:8.1mg
45.01%
Vitamin B3:7.57mg
37.85%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.23%
Phosphorus:295.6mg
29.56%
Potassium:972.39mg
27.78%
Copper:0.54mg
26.82%
Magnesium:100.89mg
25.22%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.59%
Vitamin E:2.4mg
16.02%
Zinc:2.32mg
15.46%
Vitamin K:15.8µg
15.05%
Calcium:138.69mg
13.87%
Vitamin B5:0.87mg
8.71%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.79%