Minestrone with Garlic Croutons Recipe - BettyCrocker.com

Ingredients

• 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