Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2009

I did not care for this recipe.

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Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2009

As a lot of you have said, I tried this years ago, and it even came with a 7-day diet plan with different foods on different days. Still a staple in my kitchen. If you have a juicer, try putting the left overs in the juicer and you have instant (& great tasting!) vegetable juice for your next batch!! I've even used it in my bloody mary cocktail.

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Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2009

I could barely get this down. I don't know why, but I did not care for it.

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K_Palm

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Home Town: Anchorage, Alaska, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2009

Really good and healthy! My dad would eat this all of the time and I'm glad that I found a recipe that is similar! Great meal to have during the holidays to watch the weight!

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Natalie

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Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2009

This recipe makes a ton! I had to split it up between my large pot and a smaller pot as it all wouldn't fit in. Very tasty. It also freezes well and for months! Just let it defrost out on the counter.

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mturower

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: White Pigeon, Michigan, USA

Living In: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2009

This soup is awesome. Love the flavor only thing different I did was and some minced garlic

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Froggie

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Home Town: Rupert, Idaho, USA

Living In: Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2009

This is terribly bland but with some onion powder, black pepper and V8 it's really good. Good base recipe. Thank you. :)

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Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2009

My husband goes out of town for 2 weeks on business a few times a year. So, instead of being lonely, I plan healthy home spa-like activities for myself. First, I always make a delicious 1/2 recipe of this healthy soup. It helps clean and balance my system. Then after work, I try to get in some extra exercise, a luxurious tub soak with aromatherapy, mix up a homemade facial, invite a few friends for a movie night, do the nails, play relaxing music after work, tackle some of the clutter, enjoy a good book, and get good sleep. When he's back, I am rested and feeling healthier. I'm ready then to hear about his adventures and take good care of him. Including this soup in a healthy diet is a good way to take care of yoursef for the people you love.

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Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2009

This soup was very good but needed a little spice so I added four cloves of minced garlic and some Italian seasoning. It turned out great but makes a huge amount. I will half the recipe next time. My boyfriend really liked it and we have been eating it all week.

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vegasmom08

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Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2009

Yum! A couple of notes: 1) this makes a HUGE batch; and 2) it is a lot better if you add chili powder and cumin (to taste).

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Chef Buckeye

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Columbus, Ohio, USA

Living In: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2009

I liked this soup a lot...even better after it sat in the fridge for a day. I had to use our large stock pot to make this and think I ended up simmering it for about an hour or so on low. This is going to be a new staple in our house!

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Sara A.

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Home Town: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2009

This makes a ton of soup! Used two big crock pots to make it, and they were both full. I would cut the recipe in half if I was making it again. I made the soup exactly as the recipes states and it is VERY bland. It needs lots of spices to make it better.

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Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2009

This soup was pretty good and quite plentiful. I actually divided the ingredients into 2 5-qt dutch ovens. I added salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, oregano, Tony Chachere's creole seasoning, a little garlic powder, and some hot sauce and still wasn't satisfied with the overpowering tomato flavor until I added a little worcestershire sauce. Perfection! Surprisingly, my 6 year old picky daughter LOVED the soup and told me I should make it more often (before I added the worcestershire sauce). I lost that bet! This will definitely be going into the freezer and will be a keeper!

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Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2009

I make this soup all the time in my crock pot! I love it and the only changes I make are some more spices and more vegetables. I also occasionally add chicken or chick peas, especially if I am following the diet. Also, it's great with spicy tomato juice! I portion and freeze the leftovers and they are wonderful!

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Schmaech

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Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2009

So good! I add a little hot sauce when I heat it up. Freezes great and makes a wonderful lunch.

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Reviewed: Sep. 19, 2009

I've been making this recipe for a couple years with minor tweaks -- spicing it up, adding extra veggies, etc. It is a great soup recipe! I can't attest to the fat burning qualities, but I always make another batch before using the last container from the freezer.

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Reviewed: Sep. 9, 2009

A friend of mine did this diet and it did take off a few pounds for her. I love cabbage and tomatoes, so this is perfect for me. A great way to cleanse and start off to eating healthier. I'm eating it for breakfast right now. I did however change it to my liking. 1/2 a cabbage head, 3 celery stalks, 1/2 onion, 1 onion soup packet, 1 V8 low sodium Juice, 3 carrots, white button mushrooms (sliced), 1 tsp garlic powerder and 1 cilantro bouillon. I simmered it for a little over an hour. Love it!!!

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Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2009

This soup is fantastic! Its got a great flavor, and nothing needs to be changed-this is wonderful as is. I sprinkled it with crushed red pepper for a bit more zest. Perfect!

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CollegeKay

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Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2009

This soup is wonderful. I am on Weight Watchers and made as directed it is zero points! Excellent to have with a sandwich for lunch or as a snack without adding many calories. I leave out the bell peppers simply because I don't like them, and use 2 packs of onion soup mix. I cook this soup in the crock pot. As for the reviewers who are adding potatoe and meat and giving it a 5 star rating, you are COMPLETELY changing the recipe. It's SUPPOSED to be low cal!!!

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Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2009

My boyfriend looked at the pot quizzically, and I explained to him "its good, its healthy and filling and a great way to get your veggies in. Its something easy for weekday lunches." I think that is the best way to describe the soup. Its not outstandingly delicious or something I would ever crave, but it hits the spot. It was a great opportunity to get rid of all the veggies I had in the fridge. I omitted the carrots and added cremini and white mushrooms, bok choy, zucchini, leeks and used fresh green beans. Also, I found I need more liquid because of all the extra veggies I added, so used more beef broth.

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