This recipe is super simple and great as is but I usually make a few changes. I saute some celery and carrots along with the onions/garlic. I also added some diced tomatoes and a can of crushed tomatoes instead of the tomato sauce. I used kidney beans instead of black beans and used 4 cups of vegetable broth with a couple cups of water. Right at the end of cooking I add some fresh spinach. It makes a delicious easy pot of Veggie Soup that is really filling because of the beans.

Reviewed On: May 18, 2009

I added some crushed red pepper flakes to the vodka and let it set for awhile(30 mins). That added just a little bit of heat to the back ground of the sauce. I also added a little more garlic and some oregano/salt/pepper. It came out just perfect. Makes a TON of sauce.

Reviewed On: Apr. 3, 2008