The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2009
This was really easy to make. The only reason I gave it four stars is because it tasted more tomatoey than I expected. My guests loved it and it was incredibly filling. I added cumin and red pepper.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2009
This is an excellent soup! It has been put into my favorite recipe file! I have made it several times and it is wonderful, especially on cold winter nights! I became a vegetarian only last year, and you don't miss the meat at all in this soup! I have followed this recipe as written (with one exception that I usually add some mushrooms). Last night, however, I tried one reviewers' tip to use 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar to replace the 1 tbsp. Worchestershire sauce. It came out too vinegar-tasting, and I had to add another quart of broth just so it was edible! I wanted to replace the Worchestershire sauce as it contains high fructose corn syrup and anchovies--which do not correspond with my diet--however, the vinegar was the wrong thing to put in the soup. I think next time I will make it without the vinegar or the Worchestershire sauce and see how it works out. BTW, to make it taste less tomatoey, use stewed tomatoes instead of crushed tomatoes.
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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Half Moon Bay, California, USA
Living In: San Jose, California, USA
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2009
I thought it was nice but nothing special. Its a good way to use up leftover vegetables.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2009
Excellent soup, I added parsnip and put red wine vinegar instead of the Worcestershire sauce. This is a new family favorite!
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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada
Living In: Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2008
too bland as is and too much barley
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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Dallas, Texas, USA

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2008
Absolutely fabulous on a cold day. I made a few modifications: no curry, paprika, worchestershire sauce or zukes. I added 1/2 dried lentils and a cup of extra water. I used brown sugar instead of white. I also added 3 cups of frozen veggies and some Spike seasoning. I had some extra canned pumpkin so added a bit to the soup and it added a yummy new dimension. Thanks for the great soup, Beaker!
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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Mount Vernon, Washington, USA
Living In: Fairfax, Virginia, USA
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2008
Good. Very thick. I used chicken broth and added some spinach and mushrooms.
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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Sandy Hook, Connecticut, USA

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2008
My family and friends love this soup. it is easy to make and i've made it many times with only some minor changes. It is a matter of personal taste, but we like it better using chicken broth instead of vegetable broth. In addition, I found the zucchini got mushy, so have been leaving out that ingredient and have been enjoying it more. As other reviews have mentioned, a whole cup of barley is too much. 3/4 cup is plenty. Thanks for the recipe. It has become our favorite home-made soup.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2008
Pretty dang good... It wants potatoes.
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Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2008
This was delicious, despite my substitions (one if which was the main ingredient!). I was out of barley, so I substituted lentils in its place. I also used low sodium beef bouillion instead of vegetable broth and my can of tomatoes was "no salt added". Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2008
This soup was great! I made this soup the first time by the recipe. Now I make all kinds of alterations it is so good!
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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2008
Fabulous!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2008
My husband and I loved this. We made no changes, except I made it in the crockpot... on low for about 9 hours. Served with a loaf of crusty bread. Yum!
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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Denver, Colorado, USA

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2008
I only have canned beans so instead I opted for non-canned barely and lentils. Was very good, upped the Worcestershire and spice to taste. Mushrooms sound like a great idea too!
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Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA
Living In: Queens, New York, USA
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2008
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! This is the best veggie soup you will ever taste! These are my variations: used chicken broth, more zucchini, 32 oz can of chopped tomatoes (with juice) no chickpeas (didn't have time to make) so 1/2 lb chopped mushrooms, kernels from 2 ears of corn. Upped the curry to 1 tbsp and added a little more pepper. Added 1 tbsp of chopped garlic. Next time I will add more barley. I never had barley before and I really like it. I will make this soup for the rest of my life!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2008
Absolutely delicious and easy barley soup recipe. I increased the amount of garlic powder, black pepper, and curry powder. I also added more salt right before serving. A nice way to top this off is to shred some fresh Parmesan over hot soup. Thanks for a great recipe!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2008
This was really good, but too spicy for us. I made it again and cut the hot spices in half and it was perfect.
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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA
Living In: Katy, Texas, USA

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2008
Hearty soup that tastes very good. Missing some pizazz though, not sure what would make it better. Might try something different next time.
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Home Town: La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
Living In: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2008
great, healthy, comfort food. Next time ill double the carrots/celery/onion. Also added a head of chopped Napa Cabbage at the beginning.
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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lawrence, Kansas, USA
Living In: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2008
I used northern beans rather than garbanzo and green beans instead of zucchini and added some shredded roast beef....loved it!
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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

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