Wow...this soup is soooo good. I sampled some after 40 minutes of simmering and it is fabulous. I can only imagine how wonderful it will be tomorrow! It is always better the next day! I too ommitted the water and used 4 cups of chicken broth. I did not use green beans but a can each of cannelini and garbanzo beans as well as the kidney beans. I also tossed in a can of diced potatoes. I used more vegetables than the recipe called for but I love hearty soup. I also used merlot wine (not cooking wine) and not only did my kitchen smell fabulous, the soup is wonderful. You really can add any veggies you like. I don't eat meat but my family does so I will be adding italian sausage to theres. I need not look any further for a good minestrone soup recipe.

Reviewed On: Jun. 30, 2007

I made a double batch of this oh so easy recipe this evening. I don't eat meat (the only one in my family) so had my husband do the taste test. He added 2 tbsp of sugar and a little garlic salt and declared it perfect! He is one very picky man so Kay...ya done good! I will never buy jarred spaghetti again! Bless you!

Reviewed On: Jun. 17, 2007

I doubled this recipe and used only 1 1/2 envelopes of the ranch dressing mix. The next time I think I will use only 1 envelope as it is a little salty. My husband was sneaking the cream cheese mixture so fast I had to rush to roll them so I would have enough! Word of caution, make sure you roll tightly. Mine are a little loose.

Reviewed On: Jan. 20, 2007