Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2010

I agree that the bouquet garini spice ball reference was vague. So I googled it and there is a website called Sara's Secrets that gives great ideas for what spices to use.

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KATSMEOW

Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2009

I REALLY like this soup. It's a perfect meal for a busy, chilly day. I made some alterations, not because I thought it needed it, just because I didn't have everything on hand. Instead of making a bouquet garni, I just added 1t of thyme and 2 bay leaves along with the parsley. I didn't have any barley on hand, so I simply added 1/2 c. of quinoa. SUPER good. Next time I won't add as much salt. Thank you for sharing this easy recipe! Even my kids lapped it up! : )

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Sandy

Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2009

Could be a good slow-cooker version, but I think the soup bones need the traditional browning and slow-roasting to really extract all the flavor and make this a great recipe.

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E.E.

Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2009

I made this with 1/3 the salt . Time to get creative with spices and herbs to replace the salt!! Try using lemon/pepper shake to replace some of the salt...or minced tarragon.

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LadyDanville

Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2008

We really enjoyed this hearty soup, and I will be making it often in the winter. Wonderful with thick-sliced homemade bread.

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SHARONN

Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2005

One of the best soups that I have made. I omitted the garlic, but it was still good with the other seasonings. Also, I added more beef to mine.

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TRISHICAT

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Martinsville, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Clifton, New Jersey, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2004

This recipe works well when wild game is used and likely will produce a lower fat more flavorful product.

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JEREDA

Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2004

Next time, I will just use beef broth from a can and put the barley in it. This recipe, I think, was unnecessarily time consuming. Tasty, though.

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B.L.

Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2003

Easy to make and tasty! It's always nice to come home from work with dinner all ready in the crock pot. Family loved it.

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MISSGIBB

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2003

This was a tasty and filling. I changed it by using the beef cubes for stew instead of dealing with the bones. That one change saved me a lot of time.

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